The Birds of Australia, Vol. 2 of 7

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gould, John, 1804-1881

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Birds of Australia, Vol. 2 of 7" by John Gould is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on various species of birds native to Australia, providing detailed descriptions, habitats, and behaviors of each bird species discussed. As an ornithological exploration, it enriches the reader's understanding of Australia's unique avifauna through meticulous observations and illustrations. At the start of the volume, Gould discusses diverse species of nightjars and other birds, detailing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and the nuances of their habitats across Australia. He recounts personal encounters with many of these birds while wandering through Australian forests, describing their feeding patterns, nesting habits, and the variations in plumage among individuals. The opening sets the tone for an in-depth exploration, blending scientific observation with vivid storytelling of the author's firsthand experiences with these remarkable creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, MWS, 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:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds_of_Australia_(Gould)

Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-09-15