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

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

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

EN·~10 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

Project Gutenberg has Volume I of this book. See https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38956.

10:21:59
2

230. OREOTROCHILUS LEUCOPLEURUS, Gould. - (WHITE-SIDED HUMMING-BIRD.)

1:10
3

231. CHÆTOCERCUS BURMEISTERI, Scl. - (BURMEISTER’S HUMMING-BIRD.) - [Plate XI.]

2:25
4

232. SPARGANURA SAPPHO (Lesson). - 3 - - (SAPPHO HUMMING-BIRD.)

2:21
5

233. PETASOPHORA SERRIROSTRIS (Vieill.). - (VIOLET-EARED HUMMING-BIRD.)

1:08
6

234. PATAGONA GIGAS (Vieill.). - (GIANT HUMMING-BIRD.)

3:27
7

235. CALLIPERIDIA FURCIFERA (Shaw). - (ANGELA HUMMING-BIRD.)

4:23
8

236. LEUCIPPUS CHIONOGASTER (Tsch.). - (WHITE-BREASTED HUMMING-BIRD.)

1:06
9

237. LEUCOCHLORIS ALBICOLLIS (Vieill.). - (WHITE-THROATED HUMMING-BIRD.)

1:06
10

238. CHRYSURONIA RUFICOLLIS (Vieill.). - (GOLDEN-TAILED HUMMING-BIRD.)

1:21

Description

This richly illustrated volume brings together a systematic survey of the birds found across the Argentine Republic, concentrating on all the orders beyond the songbirds covered in the first installment. Each entry offers a concise but vivid description of size, plumage, and distinguishing marks, complemented by notes on habitat and seasonal movements. The authors combine field observations with a careful synthesis of earlier works, creating a reliable reference for both seasoned ornithologists and curious newcomers.

With a total of 434 species catalogued, the book includes striking colour plates that enlarge on hover, allowing listeners to picture the white‑sided humming‑bird, the majestic black‑necked swan, and many other residents. An extensive appendix and indexed entries make navigation straightforward, while acknowledgments to a network of South American naturalists highlight the collaborative spirit behind the compilation. Listeners will find this volume an engaging guide that sparks further exploration of Argentina’s diverse avian world.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (621K characters)

Release date

2012-02-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Philip Lutley Sclater

Philip Lutley Sclater

1829–1913

A leading Victorian ornithologist, he helped shape the way scientists think about the world’s animal regions. He also spent decades at the center of British zoology, combining scholarship, organization, and an enduring passion for birds.

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W. H. (William Henry) Hudson

W. H. (William Henry) Hudson

1841–1922

Raised on the Argentine pampas, this writer turned a lifelong love of birds and wild landscapes into books that blend close observation with story. Best known for Green Mansions, he also became an influential nature writer in England.

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