Rare birds of North America

What is a 'rare bird'

and when and whence? Migration and vagrancy in birds ; Where do North American vagrants come from? ; Topography, molt, and aging

Species accounts. Waterfowl ; Sungrebes ; Alcids ; Pelagic seabirds ; Gulls and terns ; Shorebirds ; Wading birds ; Raptors and owls ; Larger landbirds ; Aerial landbirds ; Songbirds

Appendix A. Species new to North America, Fall 2011-Summer 2012

Appendix B. Species of hypothetical occurrence

Appendix C. Birds new to North America, 1950-2011.