Excerpt from A Handbook of British Birds: Showing the Distribution of the Resident and Migratory Species in the British Islands; With an Index to the Records of the Rarer Visitants
Those who are acquainted with the works of Bewick, Montagu, J ardine, Selby, Macgillivray, Yarrell, and Gould, without having made a special study of their contents, may well be excused for doubting whether a further publication on the subject of British Birds can be either desirable or necessary.
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Excerpt from A Handbook of British Birds: Showing the Distribution of the Resident and Migratory Species in the British Islands; With an Index to the Records of the Rarer Visitants
Those who are acquainted with the works of Bewick, Montagu, J ardine, Selby, Macgillivray, Yarrell, and Gould, without having made a special study of their contents, may well be excused for doubting whether a further publication on the subject of British Birds can be either desirable or necessary.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from A Handbook of British Birds: Showing the Distribution of the Resident and Migratory Species in the British Islands; With an Index to the Records of the Rarer Visitants
To supply these particular necessities is the object of the present work; and on this account no attempt has been made to travel beyond the limits indicated by giving descriptions of the species or dilating upon their haunts, habits, seasonal changes of plumage, migrations, or geographical distribution. These and many other details may be derived from the sources above mentioned, and will doubtless be worked out more fully and more satisfactorily than ever in the forthcoming new edition of Yarrell's work, for which English naturalists are anxiously expectant.
Under these circumstances it is hoped that this Handbook will be regarded not in any sense as intended to rival or supplant existing or forthcoming text-books on the subject, but to assist students in a manner and to an extent which has not been contemplated in the works referred to. The claims of species to rank as British, the proper scientific names which each should bear, the habitat of the rarer visitants, and the frequency or otherwise of their occurrence are points to which attention is almost exclusively directed in the following pages. To obtain accurate and reliable details upon these points no labour has been spared, no source of information neglected; and although it is not pretended that no errors have escaped detection, yet it is believed that upon investigation these will be found to be but few and comparatively unimportant. In a great measure this must be said to be due to the assistance which the author has derived from his friends and fellow workers in the field of ornithology during the time that the work has been in progress; and on this account his thanks are especially due to Professor Newton, Mr. J. H. Gurney, Mr. J. H. Gurney, jun., Mr. Stevenson, and Mr. Robert Gray, all of whom have cooperated, at no inconsiderable expenditure of time and trouble, in replying to numerous inquiries, and furnishing important information.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a product of meticulous research, provides an exhaustive catalog of British birds. It meticulously classifies species recognized as native to the British Isles, offering valuable insights into their distribution and migratory patterns. The author's careful analysis distinguishes between truly indigenous species and those that are rare or only occasionally sighted. This distinction is critical for understanding the true composition of the British avifauna. Beyond classification, the book delves into the scientific nomenclature of each species, ensuring accurate identification. It also includes details on the habitats of rarer species, shedding light on their elusive behaviors. This comprehensive guide serves as an indispensable resource for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper understanding of the rich diversity of birdlife found within the British Isles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331592600_0
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