This edition features
• illustrations
• a linked Table of Contents and linked Index

This work may be described as an illustrated dictionary of North American birds. It is the most complete publication of its kind, and makes an admirable introduction to the study of birds and the literature of Ornithology and at the same time is an authoritative work of reference. Over 800 pictures.

CONTENTS.
Introduction
How to Learn a Bird's Name
How Birds Are Named
Synopsis of Orders and Families of North American Birds
Color Key to North American Birds
Systematic Table of North American Birds
Appendix I. Additions, Subtractions, Emendations
Appendix II. Bibliography
Index