Why Birds Matter: Avian Ecological Function and Ecosystem Services Portraits this is an anthology of

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- Lorna Slessor

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Why Birds Matter: Avian Ecological Function and Ecosystem Services Portraits this is an anthology ofFor over one hundred years, ornithologists and amateur birders have jointly campaigned for the conservation of bird species, documenting not only birds' beauty and extraordinary diversity, but also their importance to ecosystems worldwide. But while these avian enthusiasts have noted that birds eat fruit, carrion, and pests; spread seed and fertilizer; and pollinate plants, among other services, they have rarely asked what birds are worth in economic