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A landmark work in ornithology that documents the lost avian species of the modern world.
In Extinct Birds, renowned zoologist and collector Walter Rothschild compiles a fascinating and meticulously researched account of bird species that had disappeared by the early 20th century. Combining scientific descriptions, historical records, and often rare illustrations, this volume chronicles the extinction of species such as the dodo, great auk, and moa, along with many lesser-known birds driven to extinction by human activity.
More than a catalog, Rothschild’s work serves as a sobering reflection on biodiversity loss and the impact of colonization, habitat destruction, and overhunting. With its blend of science, history, and conservation insight, Extinct Birds remains a vital resource for ornithologists, historians of science, and readers concerned with environmental preservation.
A haunting and beautifully detailed tribute to avian life lost to time.
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Summary
A landmark work in ornithology that documents the lost avian species of the modern world.
In Extinct Birds, renowned zoologist and collector Walter Rothschild compiles a fascinating and meticulously researched account of bird species that had disappeared by the early 20th century. Combining scientific descriptions, historical records, and often rare illustrations, this volume chronicles the extinction of species such as the dodo, great auk, and moa, along with many lesser-known birds driven to extinction by human activity.
More than a catalog, Rothschild’s work serves as a sobering reflection on biodiversity loss and the impact of colonization, habitat destruction, and overhunting. With its blend of science, history, and conservation insight, Extinct Birds remains a vital resource for ornithologists, historians of science, and readers concerned with environmental preservation.
A haunting and beautifully detailed tribute to avian life lost to time.
Analysis
A landmark work in ornithology that documents the lost avian species of the modern world.
In Extinct Birds, renowned zoologist and collector Walter Rothschild compiles a fascinating and meticulously researched account of bird species that had disappeared by the early 20th century. Combining scientific descriptions, historical records, and often rare illustrations, this volume chronicles the extinction of species such as the dodo, great auk, and moa, along with many lesser-known birds driven to extinction by human activity.
More than a catalog, Rothschild’s work serves as a sobering reflection on biodiversity loss and the impact of colonization, habitat destruction, and overhunting. With its blend of science, history, and conservation insight, Extinct Birds remains a vital resource for ornithologists, historians of science, and readers concerned with environmental preservation.
A haunting and beautifully detailed tribute to avian life lost to time.