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100 1 _aChapman, Frank M.
_q(Frank Michler),
_d1864-1945
245 1 0 _aColor Key to North American Birds :
_bwith bibliographical appendix
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-11-13
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Color Key to North American Birds" by Frank M. Chapman is a comprehensive ornithological guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an illustrated dictionary of North American birds, offering detailed descriptions and illustrations designed to assist bird enthusiasts in identifying various species. It combines both practical identification tools and educational resources for individuals keen on entering the study of ornithology. At the start of the text, Chapman emphasizes the importance of proper bird identification as the foundation for studying ornithology. He discusses the trends in bird observation, distinguishing between scientific names and common names, and highlights the value of observing birds in their natural habitat without harming them. The introduction outlines the systematic classification of birds, encouraging readers to pay attention to details like plumage and geographical location in order to accurately name the species they encounter. The foundational approach of the book is to make bird identification accessible and engaging for a broader audience, especially those who may not have the capability or desire to study specimens scientifically. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds -- North America
700 1 _aReed, Chester A.
_q(Chester Albert),
_d1876-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38003
999 _c78843
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