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Abstract

Field journal recording bird notes from 4 April to 27 September of an unknown year. Includes descriptions, sometimes measurements, behavior of specimens, and some indication of quantity. Names of specimens are not given in text, but are occasionally added within the margins of the notebook. Descriptions are chronologically organized and listed by their number (collector numbers?). Localities in which birds were collected is unknown.

Date Range

1836-1897

Start Date

1836

End Date

1897

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.

Topic

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-279

Collection name

Charles Bendire Field Books, circa 1865-1896, from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds

Sublocation

Box 1