Results of Ornithological Explorations in the Commander Islands and in Kamtschatka (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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A thorough, historical look at the birds of the Commander Islands and Kamtschatka, based on decades of exploration. This volume presents the results of detailed field work, including a review of species collected or observed by the author on the Commander Islands and at Petropaulski, Kamtschatka, during 1882–1883, along with a comprehensive synopsis of birds known from Kamtschatka and thoughtful conclusions.
The Prefatory Note explains how the work is organized and the solid, careful approach behind the scientific naming, measurements, and descriptions. It emphasizes a careful separation of related forms, strict use of nomenclature rules, and rigorous methods for recording data from fresh specimens before skinning. The text also highlights acknowledgments to colleagues and local collaborators who supported the explorations and collection efforts.
Readers will encounter a clear methodological framework, including how total length and other dimensions are measured in millimeters, how sex is determined, and how synonymy and quotations are handled when references are uncertain or variable. The book situates the study within the broader practice of ornithology and notes how nomenclature changes are handled in a principled, cautious way.
- A complete overview of the bird species collected or observed in the Arctic Pacific region during the 1882–1883 campaigns.
- Details on the framing of the Kamtschatka bird list and the organization of the material into review, synopsis, and conclusions.
- Insights into the author’s careful methods for measurements, sex determinations, and nomenclature alignment.
- Acknowledgments and historical context that illuminate the cooperation between explorers, officials, and local contributors.
Ideal for readers interested in historical natural history, ornithology, and the documentation of Pacific Arctic avifauna.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a review of the species of birds collected or observed by the author on the Commander Islands and at Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, in 1882-1883. The author provides a detailed account of the birds found in the region, including their habitats, behaviors, and physical characteristics. The author also discusses the broader historical and scientific context of the birds, including their place in the evolutionary history of birds and their relationships to other species. The author's insights on the birds of the Commander Islands and Kamchatka provide valuable information for ornithologists and naturalists interested in the region's birdlife. 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 9781333778392_0
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