Report on a preliminary reconnaissance to the Comoros and Madagascar in October 1965 for the Smithsonian Institution

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Abstract

Typed, unpublished [?] report written in October 1965 regarding birds in Comoros and Madagascar observed by Forbes-Watson and his colleagues. Birds are listed by species name followed by notes detailing sightings. Also included are sections on breeding records, land-fauna other than birds, regulations, reasons which justify further expedition, and other information for explorations in Comoros. Expenses and other administrative information is also included.

Date Range

1965

Start Date

Sep 30, 1965

End Date

Sep 30, 1965

Access Information

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Topic

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Place

  • Comoros
  • Madagascar

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Reports

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-293

Collection name

Alec Forbes-Watson Field Notes, 1964-1966, from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 report

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 8