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100 1 _aKeyser, Leander S.
_q(Leander Sylvester),
_d1856-1937
245 1 0 _aBirds of the Rockies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-05
508 _aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Birds of the Rockies" by Leander S. Keyser is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work offers an in-depth exploration of the bird species that inhabit the Rocky Mountain region, highlighting their unique adaptations to varying altitudes and climates. The book serves as both a field guide and an observational study, offering insights into the migratory behaviors, breeding patterns, and identification of birds specific to Colorado and surrounding areas. The opening of the book presents the author's aspirations and methods for studying the avian life across the Rocky Mountains, emphasizing a fascination with both the unique species found at different elevations and the migratory patterns that differ from those of eastern North America. Keyser describes encounters with various birds, such as the white-crowned sparrow and western robin, while also discussing the influence of altitude on their habitats and behaviors. The narration combines personal anecdotes with scientific observations, creating an engaging introduction to the rich ornithological tapestry of the Rockies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds
653 _aBirds -- Colorado
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25973
999 _c66974
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