Wonderful Women Wednesday: Pamela C. Rasmussen

Ornithologist Dr. Pamela C. Rasmussen, a specialist in the birds of southern Asia, wrote the landmark Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide, a two-volume bird guide which was the first field guide for the area to include sonograms. #Groundbreaker

Photo of woman looking up with headphones on and recording equipment.

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