Argentine Ornithology, Volume 1 (of 2) A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic.

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Argentine Ornithology, Volume 1 (of 2) A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic.

by Philip Lutley Sclater, W. H. (William Henry) Hudson

EN·~10 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

Project Gutenberg has Volume II of this book. See https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38957.

9:50:44

1\. TURDUS LEUCOMELAS, Vieill. - (DUSKY THRUSH.)

3:52

2\. TURDUS RUFIVENTRIS, Vieill. - (RED-BELLIED THRUSH.)

1:54

3\. TURDUS MAGELLANICUS, King. - (MAGELLANIC THRUSH.)

1:29

4\. TURDUS FUSCATER, d’Orb. et Lafr. - (ARGENTINE BLACKBIRD.)

1:03

5\. TURDUS NIGRICEPS, Cab. - (BLACK-HEADED THRUSH.)

0:33

6\. MIMUS MODULATOR, Gould. - (CALANDRIA MOCKING-BIRD.)

5:22

7\. MIMUS PATACHONICUS (d’Orb. et Lafr.). - 7 - - (PATAGONIAN MOCKING-BIRD.)

5:08

8\. MIMUS TRIURUS (Vieill.). - (WHITE-BANDED MOCKING-BIRD.) - \[Plate I.\]

7:12

Description

This audio guide walks listeners through a meticulous catalogue of the birds found across Argentina, concentrating on the 229 known passerine species. Drawing on the careful field notes of a seasoned naturalist, the work blends scientific classification with vivid observations of behavior and habitat. Each bird is paired with a color plate that can be visualized in detail, offering a striking portrait of plumage and form. The narration brings these illustrations to life, helping you picture the species as you hear their stories.

The introduction sets the stage by outlining the six Neotropical subregions, explaining why Argentina falls largely within the Patagonian zone and what that means for its avifauna. The author’s expertise in nomenclature and the collaborator’s firsthand insights create a balanced, authoritative account. Originally limited to just two hundred signed copies, this work reflects a rare scholarly effort from the late nineteenth century. Listeners with a love for birds, geography, or natural history will find a rich, accessible resource that celebrates the diversity of Argentine skies.

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Argentine Ornithology, Volume 1 (of 2) A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic. A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic.

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (592K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, René Anderson Benitz, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.

Release date

Feb 25, 2012

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Philip Lutley Sclater

Philip Lutley Sclater

1829–1913

A key figure in 19th-century zoology, this English ornithologist helped map the world by its animal life and spent decades at the center of scientific exchange in London. His work shaped how biogeography was understood for generations.

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W. H. (William Henry) Hudson

W. H. (William Henry) Hudson

1841–1922

Raised on the Argentine pampas and later settled in England, this much-loved writer turned close observation of birds, wild landscapes, and rural life into books that still feel vivid and alive. He is especially remembered for blending natural history with storytelling in works such as Green Mansions and the memoir Far Away and Long Ago.

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