Excerpt from Genera of Humming Birds: Being Also a Complete Monograph of These Birds
The author begs to acknowledge the assistance he has received in the preparation of this volume, from the British Museum, the United States National Museum, the London Zoological Society, Graf von Berlepsch, Robert Ridgway, Osbert Salvin, Auguste Sallé, Eugene Simon, Chas. Cory, Salles, Lawrence, and many others, to all of whom he offers his best thanks. He has been also verv much helped in his task by perusing the excellent works on Trochilidae, of Vieillot, Lesson, Jardine, Gould, Gray, Sclater, Salvin, Mulsant, Elliot, Berlepsch, Lawrence, Ridgway, Sharpe.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive volume presents a systematic classification of the 18 families, 150 genera, and 600 species of hummingbirds. Originally published in 1895, it provides a historical overview and in-depth analysis of the evolutionary development of this captivating group of birds. The author, a renowned ornithologist, meticulously describes each species, detailing their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and distribution. This book offers a wealth of knowledge and insights into the fascinating world of hummingbirds, making it an invaluable resource for ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and those interested in the natural history of these remarkable creatures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332301881_0
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