Photos were used in the 1908 "American Birds" book by William Lovell Finley. The photo is found opposite page 116.

Photos were used in the 1908 "American Birds" book by William Lovell Finley.

Article discussing species of extinct birds, including the great auk and dodo.

Fedora-style hat of bright green wool felt with a bird at the side; bird has a red head and bodice with green tail feathers.

Report focuses on the proposed purchase of land unsuitable for agricultural uses for wildlife conservation.

Manuscript that wonders if the American coot, also known as a mud hen, would become a game bird. Coots were considered nuisances because they took away food sources from ducks. According to the document, ducks...

Manuscript describing the molting process and how it is different for land birds versus water birds.

Brief manuscript that comments on how each bird species intrinsically knows how to construct their nests.

This manuscript describes when Mrs. Finley took on three different species of baby birds to raise in her home.

Manuscript commenting on the lack of bird songs and sightings in the month of August due to molting. As soon as the season is over, the birds actively seek out others in order to flock, which provides...