The Migration of Birds

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coward, T. A. (Thomas Alfred), 1867-1933.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Migration of Birds" by T. A. Coward is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work meticulously explores the phenomenon of bird migration, presenting various theories and factual observations gathered from the efforts of numerous ornithologists. The focus lies on understanding the intricate behaviors, patterns, and environmental influences that drive different species of birds to migrate seasonally. At the start of the book, Coward sets the stage by defining migration and explaining its significance to birds and other species. He delves into the complexities of migration, noting that while the traditional view categorizes birds as either migratory or sedentary, many species exhibit varying degrees of movement based on seasonal changes, food availability, and breeding needs. The opening chapters introduce key concepts related to the causes and conditions of migration, as well as the historical understanding of these patterns, reflecting the author's thorough research and commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of ornithology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Sue Fleming and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-05-19