Catalogue of British Columbia Birds

"Catalogue of British Columbia Birds" by Francis Kermode is a detailed scientific record from the early 1900s that inventories bird species identified in British Columbia, noting their locations and how often they were seen. The catalogue starts by stating the author's goal to make a full list of birds in the area, but it also points out that they don't know everything about where birds live, especially in the northern and northeastern parts. Kermode thanks people who helped him by giving information, lists, and samples. He improves upon the previous research done by John Fannin, making the list of known bird species longer by adding more to it. Early sections give thorough descriptions of different bird families and species, organized in a methodical way, including observations and information about where they live and what they do