Stray Feathers, Vol. 8: A Journal of Ornithology for India and Its Dependencies; 1879 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Allan Hume

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332981819 ISBN 13: 9780332981819

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Excerpt from Stray Feathers, Vol. 8: A Journal of Ornithology for India and Its Dependencies; 1879

Many ornithologists content themselves merely with a know ledge of the external parts of birds, and remain entirely nu acquainted with the internal anatomy. As far as regards the distinction between closely-allied Species of birds, this superficial knowledge is probably in most cases sufficient, because the variations in the internal anatomy of most allied groups of birds are in general very small. When, however, the naturalist desires to compare the relationships of more distantly-related avian groups, he will not be able to arrive at a truthful conclu sio'n, unless he be acquainted, at least to some extent, with their internal as well as their external structure. The present sketch does not pretend to go into any details regarding the osteological anatomy of the various groups of birds, but is merely intended to enable the student to determine for himself the names and homologies of the bones of any birds which he may come across. With this knowledge, the student will be perfectly able to insti tute for himself comparisons between the homologous bones of different birds, and to draw his own conclusions as to their relationships, as thereby indicated.

Before reading this sketch I would strongly recommend the reader to Obtain for himself the skeleton of any common bird, such as a. Crow or a kite (which he can easily prepare by macer ating the body Of such bird, or by placing it over an ants' nest,)

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0332981819
• ISBN 13: 9780332981819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 567