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These are small, almost vest-pocket editions in limp bindings, 3J by 51 inches, 
very convenient for carrying in the pocket. They contain small, easily recognized, 
coloured illustrations of all the birds m both sexes, and brief descriptions. Consider- 
ing their size, convenience, and price they are very excellent. 
Colour Key, North American Birds, by Frank M. Chapman and Chester K. Reed; 8vo., 
Doubleday, Page, and Co., Garden City, N.Y. 
Similar in plan to above, but more detailed and instructive. 
Handbook of the Birds of Eastern North America, by Frank M. Chapman; 12mo. D. 
Appleton & Co., New York. 
This is an almost complete text book of the birds of eastern North America and 
applies equally well to the Prairie Provinces, especially the eastern parts, though a 
number of birds occur there that are not treated in the work. It is invaluable to 
the advanced student of these sections as well as to the beginner. It contains accurate 
details of all plumages, measurements, and migration dates, and an immense amount 
of interesting and valuable information, together with a most instructive introduction 
to birds and bird study. 
Handbook of Birds of the Western United States, by Florence Merriam Bailey; 8vo. 
Revised edition, 1920, Houghton, Mifflin, & Co., Boston. 
This does for the western United States nearly what the previous book does for 
the east, and is of special value for use in British Columbia. However, its field being 
limited to the United States, there are a few Canadian species with which it does not 
deal. In spite of this it is invaluable to the far-western observer. 
Key to the Birds of North America, by Elliot Coues; 5th edition, 1903, 2 vols., large 
8vo., Dana Estes & Co. 
This is perhaps the most generally accepted authority on American birds. 
It is primarily intended for the advanced Btudent, but it contains a mass of information 
that can be found nowhere else and is a final court of appeal to the majority of orni- 
thologists. 
Unfortunately it is now out of print and can be obtained only occasionally through 
second-hand book dealers. 1 
Birds of the Northwest, by Elliot Coues, Department of the Interior, United States Geo- 
logical Survey of the Territories. Miscellaneous Publication No. 3, Washington. 
Government Printing Office, 1874. 
This is a handbook of the ornithology of the region drained by Missouri 
river and its tributaries. It contains an immense amount of technical and popular 
information regarding a great number of birds of interest to the Canadian observer. 
It is notable as much for its literary style as for its scientific accuracy. Unfortunately 
it also is out of print. 
Birds of the Colorado Valley, Part I, Passeres to Laniidse (all that was ever published), 
by Elliot Coues, Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey of the 
Territories. Miscellaneous Publication No. 11, 1878. 
This is similar and supplementary to the above. In addition it contains an 
important Bibliography to American Ornithology. It, too, is out of print. 
Birds of North and Middle America, by Robt. Ridgway: Bulletin No. 50, 8vo., United 
States National Museum. 
This is a monumental work planned in ten volumes, of which eight are in print, the 
remainder to follow as rapidly as the work can be prepared. It is the latest and the 
most detailed and scientific work on the subject, but it 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, 
Catalogue of Canadian Birds, 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 migratory 
as thoroughly stated as the condition of knowledge at the time of publication per- 
mitted. It is based largely upon the explorations and experience of the authors, 
supplemented by knowledge from all available sources, and contains considerable 
information regarding breeding habits but little else of popular interest. It is now 
out of print. 
1 Book* that are out of print are usually difficult to obtaiB. Fortunately there are a number of dealers who 
specialize in various 8econa-hand books. Many of these dealers issue periodical catalogues of volumes they 
have for sale, and any of them when given particulars of books desired will make every effort to fill the 
order. 
