The Subspecies of the Mountain Chickadee by Joseph Grinnell
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"The Subspecies of the Mountain Chickadee" by Joseph Grinnell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in the late 1910s. This work focuses on the taxonomic classification and differentiation of the Mountain Chickadee, a bird species found primarily in North America, particularly along the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada range. The book is a detailed study that presents findings from fieldwork conducted in eastern California, examining variations
among its subspecies. In this publication, Grinnell meticulously investigates four recognized subspecies of the Mountain Chickadee, namely the Rocky Mountain Chickadee, Inyo Mountain Chickadee, Short-tailed Mountain Chickadee, and Bailey Mountain Chickadee. He describes each subspecies based on distinct features such as coloration, tail length, and geographical distribution. Through comprehensive analysis involving 464 bird specimens and referencing geographic variations in their habitats, Grinnell's research elucidates the subtle but significant physical and behavioral differences among these subspecies, emphasizing the importance of understanding biodiversity and taxonomy within the avian family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grinnell, Joseph, 1877-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Subspecies of the Mountain Chickadee |
| Note | From: University of California Publications in Zoology, Vol. 17, No. 17 |
| Credits |
Produced by Tom Cosmas, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- California |
| Subject | Chickadees |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33531 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 338 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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