Nomenclature Of North American Birds

Nomenclature Of North American Birds

Robert Ridgway

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120747020
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The book ''Nomenclature Of North American Birds: Chiefly Contained In The United States National Museum'' was written by Robert Ridgway and published in 1881. The book is a comprehensive guide to the names and classification of birds found in North America, with a focus on those housed in the United States National Museum. The book is divided into several sections, including an introduction that provides an overview of the classification system used in the book, as well as a brief history of the study of birds in North America. The main body of the book is organized alphabetically by bird species, with each entry providing information on the bird’s common and scientific names, as well as its physical characteristics, habitat, and geographic range.In addition to the species entries, the book also includes several appendices that provide additional information on bird classification and nomenclature, as well as a glossary of terms used throughout the book. The book is illustrated with detailed black and white drawings of many of the bird species discussed.Overall, ''Nomenclature Of North American Birds'' is an important reference work for anyone interested in the study of birds in North America, providing a comprehensive guide to the names and classification of these fascinating creatures.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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