A History of North American Birds; Land Birds; Vol. 1 of 3

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This multi-volume natural-history survey offers systematic descriptions of North American land birds north of Mexico, covering distribution, habits, nesting behavior, egg characteristics, and popular names. It arranges species by families and subfamilies with technical descriptions, keys, and a glossary, and supplements text with numerous plates, woodcuts, and life-size illustrations. Observational field notes and reports from explorers and collectors inform accounts of seasonal movements, breeding sites, and habitats. Practical identification detail combines with synthesized literature and unpublished museum correspondence to present both biological notes and taxonomic arrangement for amateur and professional readers.

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NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS.

LAND BIRDS.

VOL. I.