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"Territory in Bird Life" by Henry Eliot Howard is a seminal work in ornithology and animal behavior that introduced the concept of territoriality in birds. Howard's book represents one of the first systematic studies of bird behavior, specifically focusing on how birds establish and defend territories as a key part of their survival and reproductive strategies.Drawing from extensive field observations, Howard documents how birds claim and maintain specific areas for feeding, mating, and nesting. He explores how birds use songs, displays, and aggressive behaviors to mark and protect their territories from rivals. Howard's observations span a wide variety of species, showing how territorial behavior varies depending on the species, the time of year, and environmental factors.