Argentina and Paraguay, specimen lists, 1920

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Creator

Wetmore, Alexander, 1886-1978

Abstract

The specimen lists were compiled by Alexander Wetmore while in South America, 1920-1921. He was investigating the distribution of life zones of North American migratory birds in southern South America (Argentina and Paraguay). In addition to the information in specimen collections, the records include time of day, whether adult or young, and activity of specimen when collected. Also includes specimen list from collecting in Haiti. Specimen numbers are between 4000 and 6000. Specimens are not listed in numerical order.

Date Range

1920-1927

Start Date

Sep 23, 1920

End Date

May 27, 1927

Access Information

Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu.

Topic

  • Birds
  • Migratory birds
  • Ornithology

Place

  • Haiti
  • Paraguay
  • Argentina

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007006

Collection name

Alexander Wetmore Papers, circa 1848-1979 and undated

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 240 Folder 5