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Arthur Cleveland Bent
1866–1954
Best known for the monumental Life Histories of North American Birds, this Massachusetts ornithologist turned a lifelong fascination with birds into one of the most ambitious reference works in American natural history. His writing gathered field observations, published research, and reports from many contributors into a rich portrait of bird life across the continent.
5 Audiobooks
Life histories of North American shore birds, Part 1 (of 2)
by Arthur Cleveland Bent
Life histories of North American wood warblers, Part 1 (of 2)
by Arthur Cleveland Bent
Life histories of North American woodpeckers
by Arthur Cleveland Bent
Life histories of North American shore birds, Part 2 (of 2)
by Arthur Cleveland Bent
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Life histories of North American cuckoos, goatsuckers, hummingbirds and their allies, part 1 [of 2]
by Arthur Cleveland Bent
About the author
Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, in 1866, Arthur Cleveland Bent was an American ornithologist whose love of birds began early and stayed with him for life. Although he was also a successful businessman, he became widely respected for his careful field work and deep knowledge of North American birdlife.
In 1910, at the Smithsonian Institution's request, he began the project that defined his career: Life Histories of North American Birds. The series eventually grew to 21 volumes, with publication continuing after his death in 1954. It became a landmark resource because it brought together Bent's own observations, existing scientific literature, and contributions from a wide network of fellow bird students.
Bent's work is still remembered for its scope, detail, and enthusiasm. More than a simple catalog, his writing helped preserve a vivid record of how birds lived, nested, migrated, and behaved, making his books valuable to both researchers and devoted general readers.