Boy's Own Paper,  4 (1881–1882), 565–67.

The Boy's Own Aviary of British Birds  [1/3]

Gordon Stables, md rn

Genre:

Instructions, Serial

Relevant illustrations:

lith. (col.)

Illustrators:

George Willis

Subjects:

Ornithology, Natural History, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development, Breeding


    Gives detailed descriptions of the physical features and habits of a few of the more familiar birds including the eagle, owl, and magpie. Lists 322 species of birds, each of which is illustrated on a fold-out plate (facing 567). Derives nomenclature from Newman 1881.



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