Check-list of the Birds of Kansas by Harrison Bruce Tordoff

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Check-list of the Birds of Kansas by Harrison B. Tordoff is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This checklist serves as a detailed inventory of the bird species found in Kansas, highlighting their breeding status and distribution within the state. The work aims to address the gaps in knowledge about Kansas’ avian population and serves as a valuable resource for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts. The opening of the book outlines the need for an updated checklist due to the stunted progress in ornithological studies in Kansas compared to other states. Tordoff notes the importance of accurate bird observation and record-keeping, encouraging students of ornithology to contribute to this knowledge base. He references previous works that have informed this checklist, indicating collaboration and the need for ongoing research in bird populations in Kansas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)