02306cam a22003253u 4500 62678 UtSlPG 20260610134438.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL SB Beal, F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles), 1840-1917 Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer (1926 edition) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630 Release date is 2020-07-17 Produced by Tom Cosmas "Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer" by F. E. L. Beal is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to over fifty bird species that benefit agricultural practices, primarily through their roles in controlling insect populations and contributing to the ecosystem. Beal emphasizes the economic importance of native birds and their food habits, providing insights into which species should be encouraged for the welfare of farmers. The opening of the book discusses the economic relationship between birds and agriculture, highlighting that while not all birds are beneficial, the majority play a crucial role in pest control. Beal presents evidence showing that many birds consume large quantities of harmful insects, making them valuable allies for farmers. In this section, he outlines the intentions behind the publication, which is to educate readers about the advantages birds provide and to differentiate between beneficial and harmful species based on their diets and habitats. The discussion foreshadows detailed descriptions of various birds' feeding habits that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birds -- United States United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62678 103502 103502