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C. O. Handley, Jr., Guatemala, 1947, field notes, birds

Catalog Data

Collection name:
Division of Mammals, C. O. Handley field notes, 1942-1993
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Guatemala
Date Range:
1947
Start Date:
19470303
End Date:
19470602
Abstract:
The field notes document the field work of Charles O. Handley, Jr., in Guatemala, March 3 - June 2, 1947. Entries are organized by type of bird (scientific name). They are numbered (1 - 529, though not always sequential) followed with localities and dates with corresponding descriptions. These include terrain, vegetation, quantity and type of birds seen, abundance. Sometimes tables of location, date, and quantity. Some descriptions are extensive.
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-448
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.
See more records from this collection:
Division of Mammals, C. O. Handley field notes, 1942-1993
See more records associated with this person:
Handley, Charles O. (Charles Overton), 1924-2000
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5514