PREFACE 
Tue 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. 
