Audubon, John James 1785-1851 creator MacGillivray, William 1796-1852 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ornithological Biography, Vol. 3 (of 5)" by John James Audubon is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume serves as a detailed account of the habits of various birds native to the United States, accompanied by descriptions of the stunning illustrations found in "The Birds of America." The focus is on delivering intricate observations about bird behavior, breeding, and their habitats. The opening of this volume introduces Audubon's journey over the years, detailing his struggles and successes in documenting American ornithology through extensive travel and dedicated study. He reflects on the ten-year endeavor of publishing his work, highlighting the encouragement he received from patrons and fellow naturalists. The initial chapters predominantly cover the various water birds, starting with the Canada Goose, discussing their migratory patterns, breeding habits, and the meticulous efforts Audubon undertook to observe and record their behaviors in the wild. Audubon's narrative sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of avian life, showcasing his ability as both a naturalist and a storyteller. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-11-21 Melissa McDaniel, Rachael Schultz, David Garcia, Charlene Taylor, Thierry Alberto and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Birds -- North America QL Original publication data not identified https://archive.org/details/ornithologicalbi03audu https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69403 https://archive.org/details/ornithologicalbi03audu https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69403 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134615.0 69403