Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer (1926 edition) by F. E. L. Beal
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| Author | Beal, F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles), 1840-1917 |
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| Title | Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer (1926 edition) |
| Series Title | United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tom Cosmas |
| Summary | "Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer" by F. E. L. Beal is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to over fifty bird species that benefit agricultural practices, primarily through their roles in controlling insect populations and contributing to the ecosystem. Beal emphasizes the economic importance of native birds and their food habits, providing insights into which species should be encouraged for the welfare of farmers. The opening of the book discusses the economic relationship between birds and agriculture, highlighting that while not all birds are beneficial, the majority play a crucial role in pest control. Beal presents evidence showing that many birds consume large quantities of harmful insects, making them valuable allies for farmers. In this section, he outlines the intentions behind the publication, which is to educate readers about the advantages birds provide and to differentiate between beneficial and harmful species based on their diets and habitats. The discussion foreshadows detailed descriptions of various birds' feeding habits that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Birds -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62678 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 49 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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