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Ornithologists' Union 1 1889.-8 vo, pp. 71.

"The Abridged Check-List "contains only the scientific names, English names, concordance and current numbers." The list of Fossil Birds contained in the original Check-List, however, has been omitted, and a list of introduced or 'Naturalized Species' has been added. This addition of the Check-List is thus not only abridged but revised to date. It is printed on only one side of the paper, thus adapting it for use for labelling , or for the reception of notes or additions. The preparation of the manuscript for this addition was made by Dr. Merriam, at the request of the Comittee; he also supervised the printing and compiled the list of 'Naturalized