Robert Ridgway Field Books from the Division of Birds
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PrintThis collection contains 2 field books by Robert Ridgway, originally maintained by the Division of Birds. These field books consist of a notebook from 1864 and a field catalog from 1908, both documenting Ridgway's work with birds. Field numbers are present in the catalog, and the notebook contains various observations on habits and behavior, as well as a number of sketches. Localities documented include but may not be limited to the United States and Costa Rica.
1864-1908
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Collection record
SIA Acc. 12-468
2 field books
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds