Project Gutenberg 2014-03-09 Public domain in the USA. 407 Pycraft, W. P. (William Plane) 1868 1942 Pycraft, William Plane Green, Roland 1890 1972 23003588 Birds in Flight Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Birds in Flight" by W. P. Pycraft is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The text explores the intricate mechanics of avian flight, delving into the anatomy of wings, the evolution of flight in birds, and various modes in which birds navigate the skies. Through detailed observations and comparisons with other flying creatures, the book reveals the complexities of bird flight in an accessible way for both enthusiasts and aspirants alike. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of bird flight, engaging the reader with the natural wonders and intricacies surrounding how birds soar. The opening emphasizes the significance of wings as modified fore-limbs, highlighting their structure's purpose in facilitating flight. Pycraft provides vivid imagery of a variety of bird species in flight—contrasting the complexities of bird anatomy with the often simple yet profound admiration humans have for their flying counterparts. Reading the beginning of "Birds in Flight" offers an overview of both the author’s expertise as an ornithologist and the book's intent to enrich understanding and appreciation of the fascinating world of birds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45086/45086-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Birds Flight QL Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 226734 2025-08-18T09:31:21.093842 text/html 205730 2024-10-24T03:48:26 text/html 3707816 2025-08-18T09:31:32.374810 application/epub+zip 3710527 2025-08-18T09:31:25.329816 application/epub+zip 148345 2025-08-18T09:31:21.688839 application/epub+zip 2658327 2025-08-18T09:31:35.381783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2639217 2025-08-18T09:31:28.776789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202559 2022-09-20T15:06:59.798344 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185948 2025-08-18T09:31:20.459888 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 166108 2024-10-24T03:48:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17308 2025-08-18T09:31:35.547751 application/rdf+xml 17053 2025-08-18T09:31:21.771819 image/jpeg 2504 2025-08-18T09:31:21.728830 image/jpeg 4216949 2025-08-18T09:31:21.218848 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia