Collection name:

Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation:

Box 1 Folder 27

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Chile

Mutu-Nui, Islote

Easter Island

Antofagasta

Chincha

Paracas, Bahía de

Guayaquil

Plata, Río de la

Gente Grande, Bahía

Johnston Island

Midway Islands

Date Range:

1956-1957

Start Date:

19560211

End Date:

19570409

Abstract:

The field notes document behavioral observations of gulls, recorded by M. Moynihan during February 11, 1956 - April 9, 1957, in Chile and Peru, South America. The entries are dated and headed with type of bird and location. Pages are numbered. Contents include behavior with time of day, changes in appearance, and bird songs. Locations includes the vicinity of Motu Nui [Muti-Nui], Chile, Isla Pascua [Easter Island], Antofagasta, Guayaquil, Río de la Plata, Gente Grande, Johnston Island, and Midway Islands in Chile, as well as Paracas Bay [Bahía de Paracas] Peru.

Topic:

Ornithology  Search this

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Ethology  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 01-096

Access Information:

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Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996

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Moynihan, M.

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2276