The Iowa Ornithologist, Volume 2, No. 2, January 1896 : For the Student of Birds

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Savage, David L.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Iowa Ornithologist, Volume 2, No. 2, January 1896" by Various is a scientific publication featuring articles and notes on ornithology, specifically focusing on the birds found in Iowa. Written during the late 19th century, this piece is a quarterly magazine dedicated to the study of birds and their habits, and it includes contributions from multiple authors who analyze various bird species, their migratory patterns, and the protection of avian fauna. The content of this volume delves into various aspects of bird studies in Iowa, including species classifications, their seasonal behaviors, and the ecological impact they have. Frank H. Shoemaker discusses sea birds that visit Iowa, detailing specific varieties and their presence throughout the state. Additionally, William W. Loomis addresses the protection of birds, arguing for their ecological importance and addressing the threats they face from human activity and introduced species. The compilation also features notes from John V. Crone and others on the Vireo family, providing insights into breeding patterns, habitat preferences, and the interactions these birds have with their environment. Overall, the publication serves as both a resource for ornithologists and an advocacy piece for the preservation of bird species in Iowa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson 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: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-02-13