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Title: Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer (1915 edition)

Series Title: United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630

Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (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 discusses the ecological roles and benefits that over 50 common bird species have in agricultural settings, outlining their diets and how they impact farming by controlling insect and weed populations. The opening of the bulletin introduces the concept that a bird's benefit or detriment to agriculture primarily hinges on its diet. It emphasizes the need for systematic investigation into the dietary habits of birds that often go unrecognized as beneficial or harmful. Initial observations highlight that while certain birds might be thought to consume crops, careful examination of their stomach contents reveals their significant role in naturally controlling insect populations, essential for fostering healthy farms. The publication sets the stage for discussions of specific birds, starting with familiar species such as bluebirds, robins, and titmice, along with details about their food sources and agricultural relevance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beal, F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles), 1840-1917

EBook No.: 62696

Published: Jul 19, 2020

Downloads: 56

Language: English

Subject: Birds -- United States

LoCC: Science: Zoology

LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer (1915 edition)

Series Title: United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630

Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (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 discusses the ecological roles and benefits that over 50 common bird species have in agricultural settings, outlining their diets and how they impact farming by controlling insect and weed populations. The opening of the bulletin introduces the concept that a bird's benefit or detriment to agriculture primarily hinges on its diet. It emphasizes the need for systematic investigation into the dietary habits of birds that often go unrecognized as beneficial or harmful. Initial observations highlight that while certain birds might be thought to consume crops, careful examination of their stomach contents reveals their significant role in naturally controlling insect populations, essential for fostering healthy farms. The publication sets the stage for discussions of specific birds, starting with familiar species such as bluebirds, robins, and titmice, along with details about their food sources and agricultural relevance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beal, F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles), 1840-1917

EBook No.: 62696

Published: Jul 19, 2020

Downloads: 56

Language: English

Subject: Birds -- United States

LoCC: Science: Zoology

LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.