Publisher's Synopsis
The Ornithology of Illinois V1: Descriptive Catalogue, Economic Ornithology (1889) is a book written by Robert Ridgway. It is a comprehensive guide to the birds of Illinois, containing detailed descriptions of each species, along with their habitats, behaviors, and other relevant information. The book also includes an economic section that discusses the usefulness of birds to humans, such as their roles in pest control and as sources of food and feathers. This first volume of the series is a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts, ornithologists, and anyone interested in the natural history of Illinois.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
