British Sea Birds by Charles Dixon
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"British Sea Birds" by Charles Dixon is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the diverse avian life inhabiting the British coastal regions, specifically examining various species of gulls and terns, along with their characteristics, behavior, and breeding habits. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book aims to enhance the understanding and appreciation of these seabirds. The opening of the work introduces readers to the gull
family, elaborating on their characteristics, behaviors, and differences among species. It highlights the close association of gulls with maritime environments and describes their varied habitats and social behaviors. The text emphasizes the importance of certain gull species as both summer residents and winter wanderers in British waters, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of specific types within this family in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dixon, Charles, 1858-1926 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Whymper, Charles, 1853-1941 |
| Title | British Sea Birds |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Water birds |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47115 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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