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Catalogue of Canadian Bird), by John and James M. Macoun: 8vo., published by the 

 Department of Mines, Geological Survey Branch, Ottawa, 1909. 



This is a complete list of all the species and subspecies of birds known to occur in 

 Canada, Greenland, and Newfoundland, with their ranges both breeding and migra- 

 tory as thoroughly stated as the condition of knowledge at the time of publication 

 permitted. It is based largely upon the explorations and experiences of the authors, 

 supplemented by knowledge from all available sources and contains considerable 

 information regarding breeding habits but little else of popular interest. The original 

 English version is now out of print but the French translation is still available for 

 distribution and can be obtained from the Department. 



Birds of North and Middle America, by Robt. Ridgway: Bulletin No. 50, 8vo., United 

 States National Museum. 



This is a monumental work planned in eight volumes but later extended to ten 

 or more, of which seven are in print, the remainder to follow as rapidly as the work 

 can be prepared. It is the latest and most detailed and scientific work on the subject 

 but contains nothing on life histories or allied popular subjects. It is not for general 

 sale but may be procured from second-hand book dealers or through the Department 

 of Public Documents at Washington. 



Besides these general works, the following, dealing with special 

 divisions of birds, are recommended : 



The Warblers of North America, by Frank M. Chapman: D. Appleton & Company, 

 price $3. 



The Water-fowl Family, by Sanford, Bishop, and Van Dyke: Macmillan Co., price $2. 



North American Land Birds by Baird, Brewer, and Ridgway: Little, Brown & Co., 3 vols. 

 Reprint of the original. The water-birds of the series was originally published 

 in Memoirs of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard College, 1884, but is 

 now out of print and very difficult to obtain. 



For general reading the following can be recommended: 



How to Study Birds, by Herbert K. Job: Outing Publishing Co., price $1.50. 



The Sport of Bird Study, by Herbert K Job: Outing Publishing Co., price $2. 



Wild Wings, by Herbert K. Job: Outing Publishing Co., price $3. 



These are all intensely interesting books and contain a wonderful collection of 

 photographs of birds from life. 



Bird Craft, by Mabel Osgood Wright: Macmillan Co., price $2.50. 

 Many full page illustrations. 



Rambles of a Canadian Naturalist, by S. T. Wood: Illustrated, J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd., 

 London and Toronto, 1916, price $1.50. 



This is a series of short sketches and observations on the nature life about Toronto. 

 They are well and sympathetically written — many, though not all of them, refer to 

 birds. 



The Bird, its Form and Function, by C. William Beebe: Henry Holt and Co., N.Y 



This list could be extended indefinitely but probably sufficient has 

 been mentioned. 



On economic ornithological subjects the reader's attention is directed 

 towards the immense amount of valuable literature published by the 

 United States Biological Survey in their many bulletins, circulars, and 

 reports. Though these were prepared primarily for use in the United 

 States they apply to Canadian birds almost equally well. A complete list 

 of them with prices can be obtained from the Superintendent of Public 

 Documents, Washington. The prices are merely nominal. 



