The birds of Pasvik / E. I. Khlebosolov, O. A. Makarova, O. A. Khlebosolova [et al. ; English transl. Nikita Chernetsov]. - Ryazan : Golosgubernii, 2007. - 175 с. : ил., портр.

ББК 28.693.35 В 874 Authors: Eugene I. Khlebosolov, Olga A. Makarova, Olga A. Khlebosolova, Natalia V. Polikarpova, Ivan V. Zatsarinny. В 874 The Birds of Pasvik / E.I. Khlebosolov, O.A. Makarova. O.A. Khlebosolova et al. - Ryazan: N P “Golosgubem ii” , 2007. — 176 p. ISBN 978-5-98436-006-7 The m onograph deals with the analysis o f fauna, specific structure o f popula­ tion, ways and methods o f form ation o f avian comm unities o f Pasvik. History o f research and the current status o f avifauna are reviewed, an anno tated check-list o f birds is given, long-term dynam ics o f numbers is discussed, population structure o f the main systematic and ecological groups o f birds is described. Special attention is given to the analysis o f ecological relationships, structure o f the ecological niche and m echanism s o f form ation o f comm unities o f co-existing passerines. The m onograph is designed for zoologists, ecologists, ethologists, conserva­ tionists, biology students, naturalists. Reviewer: V.M. Konstantinov. Prof. DSc. D epartm ent o f Zoology and Ecology o f Moscow State Pedagogical University Artistic layout: Vadim A. Khokhlov English translation: N ikita Chernetsov Front cover: Common Redpoll (P.K. Blashkin), Back cover: Paz river (S.Y. Mullari). ББК 28.693.35 © Authors, text, 2007 © Khokhlov V.A., illustrations, 2007 © Chernetsov N ., english translation, 2007 ISBN 978-5-98436-006-7 © N P “ G o lo sg u b em ii” , 2007