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Title The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America. Episode 1, Birding Basics: Bird Origins and Taxonomy
Published The Great Courses, 2017
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019

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Description 1 online resource (streaming video file) (31 minutes): .flv file, sound
Summary Begin by delving into the history of birdwatching in the U.S., from the early naturalists of the 18th century to today's highly organized activity. Then look into the origins of birds, and how they are linked evolutionarily to dinosaurs and early reptiles. Finally, explore bird taxonomy, and how their scientific classification aids us in identifying them in the field
Notes Title from title frames
Film
In Process Record
Performer James Currie
Event Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2017
Notes In English
Subject Zoology.
zoology.
Zoology.
Genre/Form Education films.
Form Streaming video
Author Currie, James Alexander, actor
The Great Courses (Firm),
Kanopy (Firm)