Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique, t. 1 by François Le Vaillant
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"Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique, t. 1" by François Le Vaillant is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The work explores the various species of birds native to Africa, offering detailed descriptions and illustrations to contribute to ornithological knowledge. Likely motivated by personal travels and encounters with these birds, the author aims to document the unique characteristics and behaviors of these avian species. At the start of the book,
the author expresses a mix of pride and frustration regarding his contributions to the field of ornithology, recounting his extensive travel and laborious collection of bird specimens over the past decade. The opening also includes a dedication and a preface reflecting on the challenges he faced in the pursuit of scientific recognition. He then begins describing various raptors, such as the Griffard, detailing their physical attributes, habits, and hunting techniques, while emphasizing the intricate relationships they maintain within their ecosystems. Le Vaillant's narrative sets the stage for a comprehensive study of African birds, as he seeks to provide a richer understanding of their natural history and significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824 |
|---|---|
| Title | Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique, t. 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Nicole Pasteur and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- Africa |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56390 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 383 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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