A History of North American Birds; Land Birds; Vol. 1 of 3

"A History of North American Birds; Land Birds; Vol. 1 of 3" by Spencer Fullerton Baird is a detailed exploration of North American land birds from the 1800s. It aims to be an up-to-date guide that classifies different bird types based on their traits, where they live, what they eat, and how they create their nest. It starts by mentioning the need for a new book for the reference of North American birds, since other books have outdated information. The book uses the Smithsonian Institution's documents and also information from experts. Intending to be a complete reference, this three-volume collection starts with the thrush family hoping to inspire bird lovers and experts.