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100 1 _aBeal, F. E. L.
_q(Foster Ellenborough Lascelles),
_d1840-1917
245 1 0 _aSome Common Birds Useful to the Farmer (1926 edition)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aUnited States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-17
508 _aProduced by Tom Cosmas
520 _a"Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer" by F. E. L. Beal is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to over fifty bird species that benefit agricultural practices, primarily through their roles in controlling insect populations and contributing to the ecosystem. Beal emphasizes the economic importance of native birds and their food habits, providing insights into which species should be encouraged for the welfare of farmers. The opening of the book discusses the economic relationship between birds and agriculture, highlighting that while not all birds are beneficial, the majority play a crucial role in pest control. Beal presents evidence showing that many birds consume large quantities of harmful insects, making them valuable allies for farmers. In this section, he outlines the intentions behind the publication, which is to educate readers about the advantages birds provide and to differentiate between beneficial and harmful species based on their diets and habitats. The discussion foreshadows detailed descriptions of various birds' feeding habits that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds -- United States
830 0 _aUnited States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62678
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