particular Joints;. 



For the convenience of those desiring access to more detailed sources of 

 information the scientific name of each bird is placed in parenthesis below 

 its common name, while prefixed to the common name is its number in the 

 official list of the American Ornithologist's Union as revised to date. 



Following the hints given about each bird are the names (in black-faced 

 type) of any bird or birds for which it might easily be mistaken. 



If information is desired as to the probable date of arrival of any bird 

 mentioned, reference should be made to the table on page 65. 



The table beginning on page 74 indicates the birds which may be expected 

 in given localities in northeastern United States. 



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