As an "Exkursionsbuch" (Excursion Book), it is formatted as a portable companion for field trips rather than a heavy reference tome.
Antique and reprint editions (like the 1936 second edition) are often sought after on sites like Booklooker and Medimops .
The book's defining feature is its organization by rather than strictly by taxonomic order. This approach makes it a precursor to modern "where to watch" and habitat-based identification guides. The contents are divided into sections such as: Exkursionsbuch zum Bestimmen der Vögel in freie...
Birds found in towns, parks, and around buildings.
Species inhabiting dry meadows, fields, and agricultural areas. Wetlands: Birds of moors, swamps, and inland damp meadows. As an "Exkursionsbuch" (Excursion Book), it is formatted
Those interested in the development of birdwatching in the early 20th century.
Subtitled "For Laypeople and Professionals" ( Für Laien und Fachleute ), the book was designed to be usable by beginners while maintaining enough detail for serious birders. This approach makes it a precursor to modern
Originally published by Springer , it was part of a major effort to digitize and preserve historic scientific publications. Who Is It For?