Project Gutenberg 2014-08-06 Public domain in the USA. 477 Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert) 1876 1912 Reed, Chester Albert Bird Guide: Water Birds, Game Birds, and Birds of Prey East of the Rockies Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Bird Guide: Water Birds, Game Birds, and Birds of Prey East of the Rockies" by Chester A. Reed is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This guide focuses on the identification and characteristics of various bird species commonly found in North America, particularly those inhabiting wetlands and game environments. The book serves as a resource for birdwatchers and ornithologists alike, providing detailed descriptions and advice on studying these fascinating creatures in their natural habitats. The opening of the guide introduces the reader to the author's motivation for creating a practical bird identification tool that aids enthusiasts in recognizing different species in the wild without the need to capture them. Reed emphasizes the importance of careful observation, noting specific features of the birds and their behaviors that can assist in identification. He discusses the challenges faced by ornithologists in understanding bird behavior and stresses the significance of humane practices in wildlife observation. The beginning sets a tone of curiosity and respect for nature, promising readers a valuable resource for enhancing their appreciation of avian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46516/46516-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Birds -- United States QL Text Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 377352 2025-08-18T17:01:18.410998 text/html 341860 2024-10-24T09:45:50 text/html 8590808 2025-08-18T17:01:30.255973 application/epub+zip 8599203 2025-08-18T17:01:22.328004 application/epub+zip 167591 2025-08-18T17:01:20.288980 application/epub+zip 8704440 2025-08-18T17:01:34.939978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8655263 2025-08-18T17:01:28.511963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252835 2022-09-21T07:13:24.993158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276725 2025-08-18T17:01:15.835977 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 256758 2024-10-24T09:45:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16042 2025-08-18T17:01:35.106908 application/rdf+xml 7865 2025-08-18T17:01:20.414967 image/jpeg 1527 2025-08-18T17:01:20.354972 image/jpeg 8368578 2025-08-18T17:01:18.987956 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