A History of North American Birds Land Birds; Volume 1 of 3

Reproduction of the original, first published in 1874. Late 19th-century scientific survey offering a comprehensive descriptive account of North American land birds, covering geographical distribution, habits, nesting, and species characteristics. The authors address the need for an updated reference, discuss bird classification, and draw on extensive research, naturalists' reports, and Smithsonian manuscripts. The volume details numerous bird families, beginning with the Thrushes.