Food Habits of the Thrushes of the United States by F. E. L. Beal
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"Food Habits of the Thrushes of the United States" by F. E. L. Beal is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This informative work focuses on the dietary preferences and feeding behaviors of several species of thrushes found in the United States. Beal, serving as an Assistant Biologist with the Bureau of Biological Survey, conducted thorough research, which is encapsulated within this bulletin. The book meticulously examines the food
habits of six key thrush species, including the wood thrush and the hermit thrush, detailing their consumption of both animal and vegetable matter. The analysis highlights the primary dietary components, noting a strong preference for insects, spiders, and various fruits, particularly wild berries. Beal emphasizes the ecological role of these birds, observing their feeding habits in relation to agricultural impacts, the types of pests they consume, and the fruits they favor, thus providing valuable insights into their contribution to the ecosystem and their interactions with human agriculture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beal, F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles), 1840-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | Food Habits of the Thrushes of the United States |
| Series Title | United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 280 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.ne |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds |
| Subject | Thrushes -- Food |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33935 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33935-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 600 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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