The published writings of Philip Lutley Sclater, 1844-1896

Mr. Sclater almost half a century to systematic work mostly on the avifauna of Central and South America, with results the extent of which is well shown by the analytical catalogue of his writings now published. It is believed that this bibliography will assist anyone engaged in the study of American birds or the problems of geographical distribution.

Since Mr. Sclater is not an "American naturalist" in the same sense as the others whose bibliographies have already been published, the present work is not includeded in the series "Bibliographies of American Naturalists." He is, however, in another and broader sense, one of the most eminent and prolific of American naturalists.