02343cam a22003253u 4500 73940 UtSlPG 20260610134718.0 m cr n 260607r20241939utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 64020879 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Bent, Arthur Cleveland, 1866-1954 Life histories of North American woodpeckers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-06-29 Carol Brown, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Life Histories of North American Woodpeckers" by Arthur Cleveland Bent is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work is part of a series documenting various North American birds, providing detailed accounts of their life histories, behavior, and habitats. Focusing specifically on the woodpecker family, the book likely discusses characteristics and ecological significance, as well as the conservation status of these birds, particularly given their vulnerability to habitat loss. The opening of this volume establishes its comprehensive nature, being the twelfth in a series of bulletins by the United States National Museum. It highlights the importance of collaborative contributions from ornithologists and the extensive research involved in compiling the life histories of different woodpecker species. Emphasizing the ivory-billed woodpecker, the introduction presents its striking characteristics, habits, distribution, and the threats it faces, including its potential extinction. The content sets a foundation for further exploration into the diverse behaviors and ecological roles of North American woodpeckers, making it a valuable resource for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Dover Publications, Inc., 1939 Birds -- North America Woodpeckers -- North America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73940 114665 114665