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CONTENTS 
Page 
Introduction 1 
Classification 4 
Nomenclature 6 
Geographical distribution 7 
Migration 10 
Protection 12 
Means of attracting birds. 14 
Bird study 14 
Ornithological literature 18 
Key to the birds of western Canada 23 
Descriptive ornithology (£ee Index) 37 
Glossary 411 
Index, general 415 
French 435 
Check-list numbers 443 
Illustrations 
Plates I LXXX\ II. Through text 
Figures 1 — 71. Illustrations to key. 24-36 
72 488 Through text 
For particulars of plates and figures See Index. 
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