Classification of Birds (Classic Reprint): An Attempt to Diagnose the Subclasses, Orders, Suborders, and Some of the Families of Existing Birds - Couverture souple
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Discover how scientists classify birds and trace their relationships across dozens of groups. This edition examines the logic behind bird orders and suborders, highlighting the diagnostic traits that separate groups like Falconiformes, Raptores, and Accipitres. It also discusses debates among naturalists about where certain birds belong, using specific anatomical features to explain decisions.
Framed around the practical task of diagnosis, the book guides readers through concrete characteristics, such as feather tracts, palates, and muscle arrangements, to illuminate how taxonomists distinguish living birds. It presents a clear, evidence‑based approach to comparing groups and understanding why classifications shift over time.
- Learn the key bodily features scientists use to group birds.
- Explore how certain species trigger debates about their placement in the avian family tree.
- See how diagrams and tables illustrate complex comparisons among orders and suborders.
- Understand how historical and modern views converge or diverge on classification.
Ideal for readers of natural history and taxonomy who want a solid, accessible look at how birds are organized and why those decisions matter.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a complex yet comprehensive classification of extant birds. The author has grouped the species into six Subclasses, fourteen Orders, and thirty-six Suborders based on character combinations not found in any other species outside that group. Beyond the innovative classification system, the author delves into the evolutionary history of avian species, discussing topics such as the loss and retention of various physical characteristics across the different groups of birds, as well as exploring thematic depth and ideas in ornithology. A thought-provoking and informative read for ornithologists and anyone interested in the diverse world of birds. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333479497_0
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Classification of Birds An Attempt to Diagnose the Subclasses, Orders, Suborders, and Some of the Families of Existing Birds Classic Reprint
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