Release date is 2019-09-07

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"Cassell's Book of Birds; Vol. 3" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume, part of a four-volume series, explores the diverse families of birds, offering descriptions and classifications based on their feeding habits, structures, and natural environments. The book is rich with illustrations, providing visual references for the various bird species discussed, perfect for both ornithology enthusiasts and general readers interested in the complexities of avian life. The opening of this volume presents an overview of the "Climbing Birds," a category characterized by their physical adaptations for searching food in challenging environments, such as trees. It describes their diets, which include insects and fruits, and discusses well-known families like the Honeysuckers and Woodpeckers. Additionally, the text examines the physical traits that distinguish these birds, such as their beaks and feet designed for climbing and feeding, as well as their social behaviors during foraging and nesting. The section serves as an introduction to the subsequent detailed descriptions of various species, alongside their habitats and nesting practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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