000			02201cam a22003253u 4500
001			62696
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610134438.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aQL _aSB
100	1		_aBeal, F. E. L. _q(Foster Ellenborough Lascelles), _d1840-1917
245	1	0	_aSome Common Birds Useful to the Farmer (1915 edition)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aUnited States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630
500			_aRelease date is 2020-07-19
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 discusses the ecological roles and benefits that over 50 common bird species have in agricultural settings, outlining their diets and how they impact farming by controlling insect and weed populations. The opening of the bulletin introduces the concept that a bird's benefit or detriment to agriculture primarily hinges on its diet. It emphasizes the need for systematic investigation into the dietary habits of birds that often go unrecognized as beneficial or harmful. Initial observations highlight that while certain birds might be thought to consume crops, careful examination of their stomach contents reveals their significant role in naturally controlling insect populations, essential for fostering healthy farms. The publication sets the stage for discussions of specific birds, starting with familiar species such as bluebirds, robins, and titmice, along with details about their food sources and agricultural relevance. (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/62696
999			_c103520 _d103520