Field notes, September 29, 1906 - August 4, 1907 : volume 6, July 19 - August 4, 1907, trip to Haight's place, Benguet
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PrintThis field book is volume 6 of 6 volumes. This volume contains notes Mearns took on bird and mammals observed and collected from 19 July to 4 August 1907 in the Philippines. Collector numbers include 6443 to 6542 (mammals) and 15350 to 15480 (birds). Measurements for mammal specimens are included. Localities include “Haight’s” in Benguet. A word list, possibly in a Philippine language, is included. Narrative notes on Brachypteryx, “one of the most elusive birds [Mearns has] met with”, and another species is included.
1907
Jul 19, 1907
Aug 04, 1907
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SIA RU007083
Edgar Alexander Mearns Papers, circa 1871-1916, 1934 and undated
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Box 11 (SIA Box 18) Folder 1