Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine,  3 (1854–55), 311–13.

The Weaver Birds

Anon

Genre:

Essay

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.[2]

Subjects:

Ornithology, Natural History, Zoology, Taxonomy

People mentioned:

Georges Cuvier , Edward Forbes

Publications cited:

Smith [1838–49] , Levaillant 1790


    Describes the zoological classification, diet, physical features, importation, animal foes, and nesting habits of various species of the weaver bird, including the broad-shafted whidah finch and bottle-nested sparrow.



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