The birds of North America (Natural sciences in America)

By Spencer Fullerton Baird

Book Overview

The Birds of North America is a comprehensive book that provides detailed descriptions of various bird species found in North America. The descriptions are based mainly on the collections in the Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, and the author of the book is Spencer Fullerton Baird. The book was originally published in 1860 and has since become a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts, ornithologists, and researchers. The book contains detailed illustrations and descriptions of various bird species, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior. The book is organized by species and includes information on their distribution, migration patterns, and breeding habits. The book also includes a glossary of ornithological terms and a comprehensive index, making it a useful reference for anyone interested in North American bird species. Overall, The Birds of North America is a must-read for anyone interested in the diverse bird species found in North America.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: 1120164052
• ISBN13: 9781120164056
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"