CONTENTS. xix 



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12. Mimidae (MocMngbirds and Thrashers) . . . 251 



13. Turdidae (Thrushes) 255 



14. Sylviidae (Warblers, Gnatcatchers, and Kinglets) . 264 



15. Prunellidae (Accentors) 267 



16. Motacillidae (Pipits and Wagtails) .... 268 



17. Bombycillidae (Waxwings) 279 



18. Ptilogonatidae (SilTcy Flycatchers) . . . .271 



19. Laniidae (Shrikes) 271 



20. Sturnidae (Starlings) 273 



21. Vireonidae (Vireos) 274 



22. Coerebidae (Honey Creepers) 279 



23. Compsothlypidae (Wood Warblers) . . . .280 



24. Ploceidae (Weaver Finches) 300 



25. leteridae (Blackbirds and Troupials) .... 301 



26. Thraupidae (Tanagers) 311 



27. Fringillidae (Grosbeaks, Sparrows, and Finches) . 312 



HYPOTHETICAL LIST 365 



SUMMAEY or CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND ELIMINATIONS. 377 



FOSSIL BIEDS OF NORTH AMERICA 401 



INDEX TO CHECK-LIST NUMBERS 473 



INDEX 479 



