| Author |
Barlow, Jon C. |
| LoC No. |
62063090
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| Title |
Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon" by Jon C. Barlow is a scientific publication written in the early 21st century. This work examines the breeding behaviors, habitat preferences, and general life cycle of the Bell Vireo, a songbird found in the central United States. Through extensive field research, Barlow aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the species' natural history, which has been insufficiently documented in prior studies. The opening of the book sets the foundation for the exploration of the Bell Vireo's life, detailing the author's acknowledgments and the methods used for observation. Barlow discusses the study area located in northeastern Kansas, emphasizing its importance as a breeding ground for the Bell Vireo. The explicit mention of prior reports highlights the gaps in knowledge regarding the bird's behaviors and habitats, which the author addresses through empirical observations performed over several breeding seasons. By establishing a clear methodology for detailed observations of nesting, courtship, and territory maintenance, the opening effectively engages readers into a deeper understanding of the Bell Vireo's ecology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Birds
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| Subject |
Bell vireo
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32855 |
| Release Date |
Jun 17, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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