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The North American rails and their allies, the cranes, gallinules, coots, and Others, are considered game birds 111 many localities, but until within the last few years they have received scant protection. AS a matter of fact they include among their number several species that are not only Of harmless habits but Of great food value. This is particularly true of the sora, or Carolina rail, which until recently has existed in immense numbers in the marshes of the Atlantic States, and which not only has been a favorite Object Of pursuit by sports men but also has been regarded as a highly prized-table delicacy. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1390372693
- ISBN 13 9781390372694
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages58
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Distribution and Migration of North American Rails and Their Allies
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines North American rails, cranes, and close allies, providing comprehensive information on their distribution, migration, and nesting habits across the continent. The author draws from a deep well of historical data, including records from the early days of the 19th century, to paint a detailed picture of these often elusive species. Through meticulous observation, the author brings to light the challenges many of these birds face including population decline. The book concludes with a plea for the continued protection of these fascinating and irreplaceable members of the North American avifauna. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390372694_0
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