A Synopsis of the Birds of North America by John James Audubon

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Author Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
LoC No. 06017835
Title A Synopsis of the Birds of North America
Credits E-text prepared by Sharon Joiner, Thierry Alberto, Tom Cosmas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images scanned by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com) and generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library (http://www.hathitrust.org/digital_library)
Summary "A Synopsis of the Birds of North America" by John James Audubon is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a systematic catalog of North American bird species, providing descriptions and classifications based on Audubon’s previous studies and observations. Its primary focus is to offer a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts and researchers interested in understanding the diverse avian life found across the continent. At the start of the publication, Audubon articulates his motivation for compiling this synopsis, highlighting the need for an organized index of the birds mentioned in his earlier works, "The Birds of America" and "Ornithological Biography." He outlines his approach to classifying the myriad species from Mexico to the Arctic, while emphasizing the importance of accessible nomenclature and organization for students of ornithology. Additionally, the preface acknowledges the contributions of fellow ornithologist Mr. Macgillivray, setting the stage for the detailed study of bird families, genera, and species that follows in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Birds -- North America
Subject Birds -- Classification
Category Text
EBook-No. 42832
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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