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

Name: Argentine Ornithology, Volume 2 (of 2) / A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic.
Author: Philip Lutley Sclater

By Philip Lutley Sclater

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This work offers a systematic descriptive catalogue of the non-passerine birds recorded from the Argentine Republic, completing accounts of orders, families and species omitted from the first volume. Each entry provides identification details, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes contributed by a companion naturalist; many species are illustrated with color plates and diagnostic woodcuts. A comprehensive appendix and index conclude the volume. Together with the companion volume the authors enumerate and comment on the avifauna they recognize, and they highlight regions where further provincial exploration may add species.

About the Author

Philip Lutley Sclater

Philip Lutley Sclater was a prominent British ornithologist and zoologist known for his extensive contributions to the study of birds. His notable works include "Argentine Ornithology," a comprehensive two-volume catalogue detailing the avian species of the Argentine Republic, and "The Book of Antelopes," a four-volume series that explores various species of antelopes. Sclater's research played a significant role in advancing the field of ornithology during the 19th century, and he was instrumental in the establishment of the Zoological Society of London. His meticulous observations and classifications have left a lasting impact on the study of wildlife.