PREFACE. 



THE object of this Hand-List is to give a complete List 

 of all the Genera with their subdivisions; and also a com- 

 prehensive List of the species of Birds under the respective 

 divisions to which they are supposed to belong. 



The specific name in Antique (or thick) type exemplifies 

 those species that are contained in the British Museum ; whilst 

 the Roman (or thin) type exhibits those species that are at pre- 

 sent desiderata to the Collection. 



The second or remaining part of the Hand- List is far 

 advanced towards completion. 



JOHN EDWARD GRAY. 



May 10, 1869. 



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