02188cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500360015026400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800960040352012240049953400450172365300100176870000360177885600430181499900170185748675UtSlPG20260610134123.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQL1 aBrehm, Alfred Edmund,d1829-188410aCassell's book of birds; vol. 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2015-04-10 aProduced by Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Cassell's Book of Birds; Vol. 1" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work on ornithology explores the diverse world of birds, examining their classifications, anatomy, and natural habitats. Accompanied by illustrations and engravings, it aims to educate readers about the multitude of bird species and their unique characteristics. At the start of this volume, the editor introduces the subject of birds by discussing the mimicry of bird songs by a talented German artist, thus establishing the fascination humans have for avian vocalizations. The opening portion lays a foundation for understanding ornithology, providing insights into birds' respiratory systems, anatomical structures, and remarkable adaptations that grant them the power of flight. The section further emphasizes the interrelation between a bird’s anatomy and its lifestyle, illustrating how their unique physical attributes facilitate survival and enrich their existence in the natural world. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various bird families and their behaviors in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aBirds1 aJones, Thomas Rymer,d1810-188040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48675 c89514d89514