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The Birds of America from Drawings Made in the United States and their Territories - Vol. I

The Birds of America from Drawings Made in the United States and their Territories - Vol. I

John James Audubon

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Editorial:
Coss Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Historia natural
ISBN:
9781446038956
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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the different birds of America. Chiefly the result of the author’s extensive experience in the field, 'The Birds of America from Drawings Made in the United States and their Territories' includes a wealth of interesting and practical information that would prove invaluable to the modern enthusiast with an interest in American birds. The chapters of this volume include: 'Turkey Culture', 'Polyborus, Vieill. Caracara', 'Buteo, Bechst . Buzzard', 'Aquila, Briss. Eagle', 'Haliaetus, Savigny. Sea-Eagle', 'Pandion, Sav. Osprey', 'Elanus, Sab.', 'Nauclerus, Vig. Swallow-Tailed Hawk', 'Falco. Linn. Falcon', 'Circus, Bechst. Harrier', etcetera. This antiquarian book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on ornithology.

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