| Author |
Thompson, Max C. |
| LoC No. |
67063370
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| Title |
Birds from North Borneo
University of Kansas Publications, Museum of Natural History, Volume 17, No. 8, pp. 377-433, October 27, 1966
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Stephen H. Sentoff, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Birds from North Borneo" by Max C. Thompson is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This work presents a detailed account of the various bird species collected during an expedition to North Borneo from 1962 to 1963. The publication likely explores aspects of avifauna, taxonomy, and ecological conditions of the region, making it a valuable resource for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts. The opening of the book provides essential background information about the expedition, including details about the expedition team, the significant collecting locales, and the methods used to gather specimens. Thompson notes that the major focus of the collecting efforts was in lowland habitats, especially around Quoin Hill. He acknowledges the assistance from local authorities and the various institutions that supported the project. Additionally, the introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the birds observed, their ecological affinities, and the methods employed to analyze the avifauna in this biodiverse area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Birds -- Malaysia -- Sabah
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33044 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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