Project Gutenberg 2020-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 179 Beal, F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles) 1840 1917 Beal, Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Some Common Birds in Their Relation to Agriculture United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 54 Produced by Tom Cosmas "Some Common Birds in Their Relation to Agriculture" by F. E. L. Beal is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century, specifically in the late 1890s. This book examines the role of various bird species in agricultural ecosystems, assessing both their beneficial and detrimental impacts on crops through careful observation and analysis of their feeding habits. It aims to provide farmers with a clearer understanding of the economic importance of birds in relation to farming practices. The content of the book covers nearly thirty species, detailing their diets, nesting habits, and economic value to agriculture. Beal's investigations reveal that many birds, often perceived as harmful due to their presence near crops, actually play a crucial role in pest control by consuming large numbers of damaging insects. Each bird's diet is meticulously documented through the examination of stomach contents, showcasing their contributions to managing insect populations and leading to better agricultural outcomes. For instance, while the crow is sometimes seen as problematic for eating crops, it also helps control pest populations like May beetles and grasshoppers. Overall, Beal advocates for the protection of these birds, stressing their importance in maintaining a balanced agricultural environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Birds -- United States QL SB Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 126814 2025-09-25T04:31:44.242939 text/html 101372 2024-10-18T04:30:38 text/html 829720 2025-09-25T04:31:47.865914 application/epub+zip 831478 2025-09-25T04:31:45.214922 application/epub+zip 70690 2025-09-25T04:31:44.538931 application/epub+zip 879748 2025-09-25T04:31:49.980911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 853020 2025-09-25T04:31:47.187945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104750 2022-09-28T09:03:52.609347 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105363 2025-09-25T04:31:43.952924 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 85521 2024-10-18T04:30:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16629 2025-09-25T04:31:50.111897 application/rdf+xml 11238 2025-09-25T04:31:44.608950 image/jpeg 2411 2025-09-25T04:31:44.573925 image/jpeg 884934 2025-09-25T04:31:44.303926 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