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100 1 _aHudson, W. H.
_q(William Henry),
_d1841-1922
245 1 0 _aBritish birds
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-08-12
508 _aPeter Becker, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"British Birds" by W. H. Hudson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work offers a comprehensive examination of various species of birds native to the British Isles, focusing on their anatomy, classification, and behaviors, complemented by illustrations for visual reference. Readers seeking an understanding of British ornithology will find the text serves as an accessible guide to the intricate details of avian life, making it suitable for both casual enthusiasts and aspiring ornithologists. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for the study of birds by emphasizing the importance of understanding their anatomy, particularly concerning flight. The introductory section provides an overview of the different systems in birds, including their skeletal structure and muscle arrangements, highlighting how these contribute to the unique adaptations of avians. Hudson aims to bridge the gap between the technical aspects of ornithology and the interests of general readers, thereby instilling a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of birds in nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Longmans, Green, and co., 1921
653 _aBirds -- Great Britain
700 1 _aBeddard, Frank E.
_q(Frank Evers),
_d1858-1925
700 1 _aLodge, George Edward,
_d1860-1954
700 1 _aThorburn, Archibald,
_d1860-1935
700 1 _aLodge, R. B.
_q(Reginald B.),
_d1852-1937?
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/britishbirds00huds
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74235
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