Le Vaillant, François 1753-1824 creator text utu 2018 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique, t. 1" by François Le Vaillant is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The work explores the various species of birds native to Africa, offering detailed descriptions and illustrations to contribute to ornithological knowledge. Likely motivated by personal travels and encounters with these birds, the author aims to document the unique characteristics and behaviors of these avian species. At the start of the book, the author expresses a mix of pride and frustration regarding his contributions to the field of ornithology, recounting his extensive travel and laborious collection of bird specimens over the past decade. The opening also includes a dedication and a preface reflecting on the challenges he faced in the pursuit of scientific recognition. He then begins describing various raptors, such as the Griffard, detailing their physical attributes, habits, and hunting techniques, while emphasizing the intricate relationships they maintain within their ecosystems. Le Vaillant's narrative sets the stage for a comprehensive study of African birds, as he seeks to provide a richer understanding of their natural history and significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-01-18 Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Nicole Pasteur and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.) Original publication data not identified Birds -- Africa QL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56390 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56390 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134311.0 56390