North American Shore Birds: A History Of The Snipes, Sandpipers, Plovers And Their Allies (1895)

By Daniel Giraud Elliot

Book Overview

North American Shore Birds: A History Of The Snipes, Sandpipers, Plovers And Their Allies is a book written by Daniel Giraud Elliot in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various species of shorebirds found in North America, including snipes, sandpipers, plovers, and their allies. The book provides detailed descriptions of each bird species, including their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and distribution. It also includes illustrations of the birds, which are drawn from life by the author himself. In addition to the descriptions and illustrations of individual bird species, the book also includes chapters on the general characteristics of shorebirds, their migration patterns, and their role in the ecosystem. Overall, North American Shore Birds: A History Of The Snipes, Sandpipers, Plovers And Their Allies is a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts, naturalists, and anyone interested in the natural history of North America.Inhabiting The Beaches And Marshes Of The Atlantic And Pacific Coasts, The Prairies, And The Shores Of The Inland Lakes And Rivers Of The North American Continent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160883017
• ISBN13: 9781160883016
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"