A Check-List of the Birds of Idaho

This compact volume offers a meticulous snapshot of Idaho’s bird life, assembled from nearly six years of on‑the‑ground observation and a careful sweep of earlier reports. The author’s dedication to exploring the state’s varied landscapes—from the sagebrush‑streaked Snake River plains to the forested foothills and the northern Panhandle—provides a solid foundation for a work that was, at its time, one of the few statewide avian inventories.

The heart of the book is a systematic list of 292 species, each entry noting its current taxonomic name, relative abundance, and the most reliable locality data. Readers will encounter everything from the resident lesser loon on northern lakes to the occasional white‑faced glossy ibis at irrigation projects, with concise references that anchor each record in specific dates and places. The format follows the Fourth Edition of the American Ornithologists’ Union checklist, ensuring consistency while highlighting regional quirks.

Beyond a mere catalog, the work invites amateur and professional birders alike to add, correct, and expand the knowledge of Idaho’s feathered residents. It serves as both a practical field guide and a historical benchmark, encouraging listeners to see the state’s avifauna through the eyes of a diligent early‑mid‑20th‑century naturalist.