Handbook of birds of eastern North America
with keys to the species and descriptions of their plumages, nests and eggs, their distribution and migrations and a brief account of their haunts and habits with introductory chapters on the study of ornithology, how to identify birds and howto collect and preserve birds, their nests, and eggs
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Publication
1980 - D. Appleton, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
64,000 words, Guess
Page Count
256 pages
Physical Format
Microform
Identifiers
- ISBN-100665061404
- ISBN-139780665061400
- Open LibraryOL21974568M
Classifications
- DDC598.09
Description
This is the comprehensive Eastern United States and South Eastern Canada bird guide from the turn of the century. There are over 100 pages of general ornithology concepts before looking at individual species. There are: beautiful color illustrations by Louis Agassiz Fuertes, black and white photographs, line drawings, and color maps (in later additions). Primarily focusing on bird identification, there is also information on bird behavior and biology.
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