Handbook of Birds of Eastern North America

The book that made American bird-watching possible in the field: keys, plumages, songs and habits for every species of the East, by the man who ran ornithology at the American Museum.

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9 species in this part of Handbook of Birds.

America (Corresponding members limited)

3. Corresponding members, limited to 100 in number; and 4. Associate members, who must be residents of North America, and are not limited…

America (Grebes are eminently aquatic)

Grebes are eminently aquatic birds, and rarely if ever venture upon land, where they are almost helpless. The marvelous rapidity with which…

America (Adult male resembles)

The adult male resembles that of A. carolinensis, but the white bar in front of the wing is lacking, and the inner scapulars are creamy…

American

Within their range Vultures are found wherever there is food. Far above the earth on firm wing they sail in broad circles, and from this…

America (Woodpeckers are rather)

Woodpeckers are rather solitary birds, but are sometimes found associated in scattered companies during their migrations. Above all other…

American Raven

Ad. - Entire plumage black with steel-blue reflections; feathers on the throat narrow, lengthened, and pointed. "L., about 22.00- 26.50…

American Crossbill

Their flight is swift and undulating. While feeding and moving about they are quite noisy, almost constantly uttering a plaintive wheep or…

And White Creeper

(Fig. 93.) Ad. 8. - No yellow anywhere; upper parts streaked with black and white; ear-coverts black; inner webs of outer tailfeathers with…

And Yellow Warbler

(Fig. 99.) Ad. 8. - Crown bluish gray, cheeks and forehead black, a white line behind the eye; back black, bordered with olivegreen, a…

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