Project Gutenberg 2020-07-19 Public domain in the USA. 260 Beal, F. E. L. (Foster Ellenborough Lascelles) 1840 1917 Beal, Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer (1915 edition) United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 630 Produced by Tom Cosmas "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.) Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Birds -- United States QL SB Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 162633 2025-09-25T04:36:56.297983 text/html 138265 2024-10-18T04:33:45 text/html 946121 2025-09-25T04:37:01.001943 application/epub+zip 947280 2025-09-25T04:36:57.685997 application/epub+zip 119303 2025-09-25T04:36:56.775968 application/epub+zip 851120 2025-09-25T04:37:03.580977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 821259 2025-09-25T04:37:00.095019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130950 2022-09-28T09:15:21.392013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130104 2025-09-25T04:36:55.923009 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110353 2024-10-18T04:33:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16362 2025-09-25T04:37:03.714931 application/rdf+xml 24564 2025-09-25T04:36:56.849004 image/jpeg 3160 2025-09-25T04:36:56.811978 image/jpeg 1612878 2025-09-25T04:36:56.371995 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