LIST OF BIBS 
That have been observed in the State of North Dakota. 
COMPILED BY C. C. SCHMIDT. 
APRIL, 1904, 

The object of this bird list is to supply some useful 
information to teachers, pupils and to other bird students of 
North Dakota. In issuing the same I do not lay claim to 
much original investigation. True, I have made observations 
in all parts of the state, and have myself noted the presence 
of a large portion of the species here named, but in many 
cases I rely entirely upon the observations of the bird lovers 
mentioned elsewhere, and to whom I wish to acknowledge my 
obligations at this time. I at first intended to give each ob- 
server credit for every bird he reported, but this plan seemed 
impracticable in the limited space of this publication. 
I also realize that this list is incomplete, but it seemed 
desirable to print it as itis, for use during the coming sum- 
mer, rather than wait longer for spare time that never seems 
to arrive. Perhaps some one else who has more leisure will 
be induced to take up the task of making a proper survey and 
giving us a complete and liberally annotated catalog of the 
birds found within the confines of our state. If observers 
will take this list asa basis, check all birds that visit their 
station, and make-notes as to their nesting, migration, ete., 
we shallsoon have the necessary data for such a work. I should 
be very glad to correspond with these observers and to assist 
them in any way I can. 
There are many cases where the exact identity of a 
bird is in dispute. This is especially true where the western 
bird differs from the eastern type. North Dakota being the 
border land between the eastern and western bird fauna, it 
often requires a critical examination of the specimen to de- 
termine whetherit belongs to the former or the latter. Thus, 
for example, it is claimed by many that the only Meadowlark 
found in the state is the western variety, while others 
report the typical eastern form as well. In all such 
cases I have entered the birds on my list that were reported 
