List Of The Specimens Of Birds In The Collection Of The British Museum, Part 3, Sections 3-4 Capitonidae And Picidae (1868)

""List Of The Specimens Of Birds In The Collection Of The British Museum, Part 3, Sections 3-4: Capitonidae And Picidae"" is a book written by George Robert Gray in 1868. The book is a comprehensive list of the specimens of birds in the collection of the British Museum, specifically focusing on the families Capitonidae and Picidae. These two families are known for their unique characteristics, such as their brightly colored plumage and their ability to drill holes in trees. The book provides detailed information about each specimen, including its scientific name, physical description, and geographic origin. The author also includes illustrations of many of the specimens to aid in identification. This book is a valuable resource for ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the study of natural history.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.