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Check-List Of Birds Of The World; A Continuation Of The Work Of James L. Peters (Volume Xi)

Check-List Of Birds Of The World; A Continuation Of The Work Of James L. Peters (Volume Xi)

Mayr, Ernst

Paperback

BirdsEnvironmental StudiesNature Writing

ISBN10: 9354302912
ISBN13: 9789354302916
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Dec 2 2020
Pages: 652
Weight: 2.08
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A foundation for modern avian science. Check-List Of Birds Of The World - a continuation of the James L. Peters series under Ernst Mayr - brings the scholarly discipline and scope of a scientific enterprise to the study of birds. A landmark checklist of species. As an ornithology reference book it reads like a meticulous bird classification guide, a scientific bird catalogue arranged to make nomenclature, diagnostic names and concise range notes instantly usable in the field or the museum. The style is terse by design; entries favour clarity over commentary, providing the firm, verifiable scaffolding that underpins modern avian study. Mayr's contribution sits at the intersection of practical reference and historical record. It functions as both a bird species checklist for practitioners and a global avifauna survey in miniature, helping to locate taxa within changing concepts of the taxonomy of birds. Field ornithologists, academic bird researchers and curators consult it as a field ornithologists' resource and as a companion to zoology collections guide material when reconciling labels, specimens and literature. Because of its sober layout it is straightforward to cross-reference species with regional studies and later revisions, making it a trusted baseline for librarians, curators and editors reconciling specimen information and older literature. The economy of language belies its depth: beneath concise entries lie decisions of nomenclature and distribution that continue to inform checklisting projects and field identification work; it rewards both careful scholarship and curious reading. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for casual readers and classic-literature collectors, this reissue is both a practical reference and a cultural companion for anyone drawn to serious study of birds. Collectors and connoisseurs alike will value its historical resonance and the practical utility that keeps it in active use.

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