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2025 · BIBHB009653356 — 2025. Hardcover. New. About The Book: A Dictionary of Birds by Alfred Newton with contributions from Hans Gadow and others is a comprehensive 19th-century ornithological reference that systematically covers bird biology taxonomy anatomy behavior and conservation. Published between 1893 and 1896 it blends scientific accuracy with accessible language making it valuable to both scholars and enthusiasts. The work draws from contemporary zoological research and includes detailed entries on bird families species physiology and evolutionary relationships. Newton�s commitment to thoroughness and clarity supported by Gadow�s anatomical expertise established the dictionary as a foundational text in ornithology reflecting the scientific standards and naturalist curiosity of the Victorian era. About The Author: Alfred Newton 1829�1907 was a pioneering English zoologist and ornithologist who served as Professor of Comparative Anatomy at Cambridge for over 40 years. A founding figure in modern ornithology he authored A Dictionary of Birds 1893�1896 with contributions from Hans Gadow and others�a landmark reference on bird biology and classification. Newton also produced Ootheca Wolleyana a richly illustrated work on British bird eggs and wrote key articles on extinct species like the dodo. He advocated for wildlife protection contributing to the Wild Birds' Protection Act 1880 and promoted natural history through influential publications scientific reports and contributions to the Encyclop�dia Britannica. The Title 'A Dictionary of Birds written/authored/edited by Alfred Newton and Hans Gadow' published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789373165578 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1240 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: hardcover