| Author |
Reed, Charles K. (Charles Keller), 1851-1921 |
| Illustrator |
Brasher, Rex, 1869-1960 |
| Illustrator |
Harvey, Harry F. |
| Illustrator |
Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912 |
| Title |
Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific" by Charles K. Reed is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This guide offers detailed descriptions and illustrations of various bird species found in the Rocky Mountain region and extending to the Pacific Coast. It serves as a practical resource for birdwatchers and enthusiasts looking to identify and understand the avian diversity in this area. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the structure and intention of the guide, emphasizing an organized approach to identifying birds based on their species, nests, and habitats. The beginning section features various bird families, focusing on their characteristics, breeding habits, and geographic ranges. Reed provides information on several diving birds, grebes, and loons, detailing their physical descriptions, nesting behaviors, and where they can typically be found, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of Western birds' ecological contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Birds -- West (U.S.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45918 |
| Release Date |
Jun 10, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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