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A Manual Of British Ornithology, Part 1, The Land Birds

A Manual Of British Ornithology, Part 1, The Land Birds

William Macgillivray

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Kessinger Publishing
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2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781160708081
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A Manual of British Ornithology, Part 1, The Land Birds: Being a Short Description of the Birds of Great Britain and Ireland (1840) is a comprehensive guide to the avian species found in Great Britain and Ireland. Written by William Macgillivray, a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist, the book provides a detailed account of the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of various land birds found in the region. The book is organized into chapters that cover different families of birds, including thrushes, warblers, finches, and birds of prey. Each chapter contains detailed descriptions of individual species, accompanied by illustrations and maps showing their distribution. The book also includes information on the history of ornithology in Britain, as well as a glossary of scientific terms. With its wealth of information on the birds of Great Britain and Ireland, A Manual of British Ornithology, Part 1 is an essential reference for birdwatchers, naturalists, and anyone interested in the rich avian life of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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