Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Sublocation:
Box 7 (SIA Box 14) Folder 7
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
United States
Arizona
Fossil Creek
Date Range:
1886
Start Date:
18860600
End Date:
18860700
Abstract:
This item contains Mearn's description of a new species of Vireo from Arizona. The notes were taken in June and July of 1886, with July 5 and 6 noted as the date of collection for two specimens numbered 4846 (adult) and 4847 (youth). Both were found at Fossil Creek in Arizona. Descriptions of both are accompanied by measurements, physical descriptions, habits, and notes of the song of this bird. A note that the bird is "named in honor of Louis A. Zerega, an accomplished naturalist of New York City," is included on the bottom of the front page. Additional miscellaneous notes on the back are included.
