List Of The Specimens Of Birds In The Collection Of The British Museum, Part 3, Sections 3-4: Capitonidae And Picidae (1868)

by George Robert Gray

Book Overview

""List Of The Specimens Of Birds In The Collection Of The British Museum, Part 3, Sections 3-4: Capitonidae And Picidae"" is a book written by George Robert Gray and published in 1868. The book is a comprehensive list of the specimens of birds in the collection of the British Museum, focusing specifically on two families of birds: Capitonidae and Picidae. Capitonidae is a family of birds commonly known as barbets, which are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Picidae, on the other hand, is a family of birds commonly known as woodpeckers, which are found all over the world. The book provides a detailed description of each specimen, including its scientific name, habitat, physical characteristics, and geographical distribution. It also includes illustrations of some of the specimens, making it a valuable resource for ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and researchers. Overall, ""List Of The Specimens Of Birds In The Collection Of The British Museum, Part 3, Sections 3-4: Capitonidae And Picidae"" is a comprehensive and detailed book that provides a wealth of information about these two families of birds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160710309
• ISBN13: 9781160710305
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"