Life histories of North American woodpeckers by Arthur Cleveland Bent
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"Life Histories of North American Woodpeckers" by Arthur Cleveland Bent is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work is part of a series documenting various North American birds, providing detailed accounts of their life histories, behavior, and habitats. Focusing specifically on the woodpecker family, the book likely discusses characteristics and ecological significance, as well as the conservation status of these birds, particularly given their vulnerability to habitat loss.
The opening of this volume establishes its comprehensive nature, being the twelfth in a series of bulletins by the United States National Museum. It highlights the importance of collaborative contributions from ornithologists and the extensive research involved in compiling the life histories of different woodpecker species. Emphasizing the ivory-billed woodpecker, the introduction presents its striking characteristics, habits, distribution, and the threats it faces, including its potential extinction. The content sets a foundation for further exploration into the diverse behaviors and ecological roles of North American woodpeckers, making it a valuable resource for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bent, Arthur Cleveland, 1866-1954 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 64020879 |
| Title | Life histories of North American woodpeckers |
| Original Publication | United States: Dover Publications, Inc., 1939, reprint 1964. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- North America |
| Subject | Woodpeckers -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73940 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73940-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 573 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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