02354cam a22003493u 4500 69563 UtSlPG 20260610134617.0 m cr n 260607r20221901utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01005941 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Torrey, Bradford, 1843-1912 Everyday birds: Elementary studies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-12-17 Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Everyday Birds: Elementary Studies" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of nature writings focused on birds, written in the early 20th century. The book explores various bird species found in North America, detailing their behaviors, characteristics, and songs. It provides both informative content for readers interested in ornithology and vivid descriptions that invite even casual observers to appreciate the beauty and diversity of these creatures. The opening of the book introduces a variety of birds, starting with the kinglet. Torrey describes the two species of kinglets—the golden-crowned and ruby-crowned—highlighting their distinct features and vocalizations. He emphasizes the ruby-crown's remarkable song, comparing its beauty to that of a canary, while noting the more modest singing abilities of the golden-crowned kinglet. This initial segment sets a tone of wonder and admiration for birdlife, urging readers to engage with nature and recognize the joy that comes from observing the birds in their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1901 Birds -- Popular works Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 Chapman, Frank M. (Frank Michler), 1864-1945 https://archive.org/details/everydaybirdsele00torr https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69563 110346 110346