The Coues Check List of North American Birds: With a Dictionary of the Etymology, Orthography, and Orthoepy of the Scientific Names (1882) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169273467)

The Coues Check List Of North American Birds is a comprehensive guidebook written by Elliott Coues in 1882. The book serves as a reference for bird enthusiasts, providing a complete list of North American birds along with a dictionary of the etymology, orthography, and orthoepy of their scientific names. The guidebook is organized by family and includes detailed descriptions of each bird species, including their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and migration patterns. The dictionary section provides an in-depth analysis of the scientific names of each bird, including their origins, spelling, and pronunciation. The book is a valuable resource for bird watchers, ornithologists, and anyone interested in the natural world. It is a testament to the author's passion for birds and his dedication to preserving their scientific knowledge for future generations.The Concordance Of Previous Lists, And A Catalogue Of His Ornithological Publications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elliott Coues
ISBN-10: 1169273467
ISBN-13: 9781169273467
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 170
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.44d