Argentine Ornithology, Volume 2 (of 2): A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic.

"Argentine Ornithology, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Philip Lutley Sclater and W. H. Hudson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work serves as a descriptive catalogue of the birds found in the Argentine Republic, detailing species, habits, and habitats of various birds in the region. The opening of the second volume primarily consists of the preface, which outlines the scope of the volume, including the total number of bird species cataloged (434) and the focus on various orders of birds, excluding the Passeres that were covered in the first volume. The authors provide acknowledgment to previous researchers whose works contributed to their study and express hope that their catalogue will inspire further ornithological exploration in Argentina. The structure sets the stage for detailed accounts of various bird species, beginning with descriptions of the Humming-bird family.