# Bird Neighbors

_An Introductory Acquaintance with One Hundred and Fifty Birds Commonly Found in the Gardens, Meadows, and Woods About Our Homes_

By Neltje Blanchan.

"Bird Neighbors" by Neltje Blanchan is a nature guide published in 1897. This groundbreaking work combines scientific information with color illustrations and accessible prose to help readers identify and appreciate common birds. Blanchan organizes birds by habitat, size, and color, making identification practical for everyday observers. Enhanced by vivid descriptions that capture her joy in nature, the book became a bestseller with over 250,000 copies sold, establishing Blanchan as the leading female nature writer of her era. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Author of introduction, etc.: John Burroughs
- Subjects: Birds

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