Collected Notes, Lists, and Catalogs on Birds, 1839, 1849-1851, 1855-1987
Physical Description:
3 illustrations
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 6 Folder 14
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Illustrations
Place:
United States
Alaska
Saint Michael
Date Range:
1839, 1849-1851, 1855-1987
Start Date:
1839
End Date:
1987
Abstract:
The folder contains 3 color illustrations of species Oidemia americana. One color illustration of a specimen collected in St. Michael's, Alaska, on August 25, 1877, by E. W. Nelson, includes notes about iris color and words in an unidentified language. Two color illustrations include attached black-and-white sketches, likely for publication. The illustrations include other details about iris color, possible specimen number, and names and locations.
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