Collection name:

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 18 (SIA Box 25) Folder 4

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Ethiopia

Gīdabo Shet’

Date Range:

1912

Start Date:

19120200

End Date:

19120700

Abstract:

Field notes on birds Mearns mostly observed (and some that he collected) from February to July 1912 in Africa. Includes notes from Mount Ingualo, Gidabo River, Ballal River, and birds seen at Escarpment, altitude 7390 feet, Uganda River. Mearns sometimes records such information as sex, age, physical description, and description of the bird's song.

Topic:

Ornithology  Search this

Accession #:

SIA RU007083

Access Information:

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.

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Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated

See more records associated with this person:

Mearns, Edgar Alexander, 1856-1916

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3738