02210cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500360015026400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250801870040352011550059053400450174565300100179070000360180085600430183699900170187957450UtSlPG20260610134326.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQL1 aBrehm, Alfred Edmund,d1829-188410aCassell's book of birds; vol. 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-07-05  aE-text prepared by Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)  a"Cassell's Book of Birds; Vol. 2" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume forms part of a comprehensive collection dedicated to the study and description of various bird species, particularly focusing on different families of birds of prey, including hawks, eagles, and owls. The book is rich in detail about the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of these birds, aiding ornithologists and enthusiasts alike in understanding avian life.  The opening of the book begins with a detailed introduction to hawks, outlining their physical attributes and behaviors. Brehm describes the characteristics that distinguish hawks from their relatives, such as falcons, emphasizing their unique plumage and adaptability. He introduces specific species, including the Laughing Hawk and Sparrow Hawk, detailing their habitats, hunting techniques, and nesting behaviors. This section offers a blend of descriptive natural history and engaging anecdotes about the hawks' lives, setting the stage for further exploration of various bird families throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBirds1 aJones, Thomas Rymer,d1810-188040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57450  c98281d98281