Cassell's book of birds; vol. 4

"Cassell's Book of Birds; Vol. 4" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on providing detailed descriptions of various bird species, particularly those in families such as stilt-walkers, bustards, courser, plovers, and more, each highlighted with colored plates and engravings. The work serves as an extensive resource on the characteristics, habitats, and behavior of these birds. At the start of this volume, the intricate nature of stilt-walkers is introduced, describing their long legs and various adaptations for feeding in aquatic environments. The text captures the vast diversity among these birds, portraying their extensive global presence and varied diets. Following this, the reader is introduced to the bustards and other bird families, including elegant descriptions of their physical traits, migratory behaviors, habitats, and interactions with their environments. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of avian life, blending art with science and appealing to both enthusiasts and scholars of ornithology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Alfred Edmund Brehm was a German zoologist, writer, director of zoological gardens and the son of Christian Ludwig Brehm, a famous pastor and ornithologist. His multi-volume book Brehms Tierleben, which he co-authored with Eduard Pechuël-Loesche, Wilhelm Haacke, and Richard Schmidtlein, became a household word for popular zoological literature.