Xll PREFACE. 



I have likewise to thank Thomas Wilson, and A. B. Lambert, 

 Esqrs. for the examination of various specimens of birds from New- 

 Holland, as well as for the inspection of numerous drawings, from 

 the same part of the world : and I think it but justice to mention 

 the obligations I have been under to mj^ worthy friend Mr. Hutchins, 

 formerly resident at Hudson's Bay, but long since dead, who not 

 only procured for me numerous specimens from that part, but fur- 

 nished me with a large Volume of Observations on the birds of that 

 climate. 



I have also the satisfaction of naming Mr. Abbot, of Savannah, 

 in Georgia, who, I trust, yet lives to continue to fui'nish faithful 

 observations on the birds in his vicinity, as well as specimens ; and 

 the volumes of American Ornithology , by IMr. Wilson, need only to 

 be known to be appreciated. 



Mr. M'Leay will also find his name mentioned with gratitude 

 in various parts of this work, having submitted to my inspection 

 many fine specimens of birds, chiefly from Berbice and its neigh- 

 bourhood. 



I am indebted, likewise, to the late Earl of Seaforth, for the 

 inspection of a large collection of preserved birds from Trinidad, as 

 well as the gift of several, collected by himself, during his residence 

 in that part of the world. 



I can by no means omit to mention of the kindnesses shewn to 

 me by Chas. Wilkins, Esq. of the India House, in pointing out 

 many rare subjects and drawings therein contained. 



And the world in general must think itself particularly indebted, 

 by the numerous specimens in Ornithology, as well as other branches 



