Everyday birds: Elementary studies by Bradford Torrey

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Author Torrey, Bradford, 1843-1912
Illustrator Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Photographer Chapman, Frank M. (Frank Michler), 1864-1945
LoC No. 01005941
Title Everyday birds: Elementary studies
Original Publication United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company,1901.
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Everyday Birds: Elementary Studies" by Bradford Torrey is a collection of nature writings focused on birds, written in the early 20th century. The book explores various bird species found in North America, detailing their behaviors, characteristics, and songs. It provides both informative content for readers interested in ornithology and vivid descriptions that invite even casual observers to appreciate the beauty and diversity of these creatures. The opening of the book introduces a variety of birds, starting with the kinglet. Torrey describes the two species of kinglets—the golden-crowned and ruby-crowned—highlighting their distinct features and vocalizations. He emphasizes the ruby-crown's remarkable song, comparing its beauty to that of a canary, while noting the more modest singing abilities of the golden-crowned kinglet. This initial segment sets a tone of wonder and admiration for birdlife, urging readers to engage with nature and recognize the joy that comes from observing the birds in their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Birds -- Popular works
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EBook-No. 69563
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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