The Natural History of Cage Birds : Their Management, Habits, Food, Diseases, Treatment, Breeding, and the Methods of Catching Them.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bechstein, Johann Matthäus, 1757-1822

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Natural History of Cage Birds" by Johann Matthäus Bechstein is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work focuses on the care, management, habits, diet, breeding, and trapping methods of various cage birds, primarily of European origin. Bechstein, an experienced ornithologist, shares his extensive knowledge to benefit both amateurs and naturalists, reflecting his passion for and lifelong experience with birds. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of cage birds, addressing the interests of bird enthusiasts who wish to learn more about these creatures. Bechstein explains the motivation behind the text, noting the gaps in knowledge among bird keepers regarding proper treatment and identification of different species. He promises detailed sections on key aspects like housing, feeding, breeding practices, and common diseases, ensuring thus that readers can provide optimal care for their feathered companions. Additionally, he acknowledges the allure of birds not just for their melodious songs and vibrant plumage but also for their enriching presence in human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-06-22