The Hawks and Owls of the United States

The Hawks And Owls Of The United States: In Their Relation To Agriculture is a book written by Albert Kenrick Fisher, first published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive study of the different species of hawks and owls found in the United States and their relationship with agriculture. Fisher, who was a renowned ornithologist, provides detailed descriptions of each species, including their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and distribution.The book also explores the impact of hawks and owls on agriculture, particularly on crops and livestock. Fisher discusses how certain species of hawks and owls can be beneficial to farmers by controlling rodent populations, while others can be detrimental by preying on chickens and other domestic animals. He also examines the methods used by farmers to protect their crops and livestock from these birds of prey.Throughout the book, Fisher provides numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in the identification of different species. He also includes a glossary of ornithological terms and a bibliography of related literature.The Hawks And Owls Of The United States: In Their Relation To Agriculture is a valuable resource for ornithologists, farmers, and anyone interested in the natural history of birds of prey in the United States.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.