1901/01/01 by Harriet Mann Miller · 1 citation
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna #Avian ecology and behavior #Geography #Zoology #Genealogy #History #Biology
paper · doi:10.5962/bhl.title.13734
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familiar with these, he will be able to identify and study the more rare species.It may be thought that I have not dwelt sufficiently on the generally assumed evil tendencies of certain birds.I have tried to be perfectly just, but there has been so much exaggeration and sensationalism in writing of birds, that | have been careful to investigate all accusations.Much harm has been done by guessing at a bird's motives, and assuming always that he is in mischief.I have rejected all conjectures of the sort, and accepted only what has been thoroughly proved, and reported by trustworthy witnesses.I retain the old arrangement of the families because that brings the more familiar and interesting birds first, and my aim is, first to interest, and then to instruct.