Color Key to North American Birds by Frank M. Chapman
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| Author | Chapman, Frank M. (Frank Michler), 1864-1945 |
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| Illustrator | Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912 |
| LoC No. | 13000002 |
| Title |
Color Key to North American Birds with bibliographical appendix |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Color Key to North American Birds" by Frank M. Chapman is a comprehensive ornithological guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an illustrated dictionary of North American birds, offering detailed descriptions and illustrations designed to assist bird enthusiasts in identifying various species. It combines both practical identification tools and educational resources for individuals keen on entering the study of ornithology. At the start of the text, Chapman emphasizes the importance of proper bird identification as the foundation for studying ornithology. He discusses the trends in bird observation, distinguishing between scientific names and common names, and highlights the value of observing birds in their natural habitat without harming them. The introduction outlines the systematic classification of birds, encouraging readers to pay attention to details like plumage and geographical location in order to accurately name the species they encounter. The foundational approach of the book is to make bird identification accessible and engaging for a broader audience, especially those who may not have the capability or desire to study specimens scientifically. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38003 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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