Specimen catalog, January - April 1970

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Abstract

Specimen catalog from the Palearctic Migratory Bird Survey, 27 January to 1 April 1970. Bird specimens were collected in Egypt. PMS numbers 9004 to 9671 are included. Each data sheet records age, sex, preparation, name, locality, date, collector, number, weight, fat, preparator, iris, bill, feet, skull, repr. anatomy, breeding data, molt, measurements, ecol. notes, stomach contents, parasites, blood, related specimens, and remarks. Localities include Bahig (Matruh), Komombo [currently Kawm Umbū], Ikingi-Maryut, Burg El Arab [Burj al 'Arab], and Abu Rawash [Abū Rawwāsh].

Date Range

1970

Start Date

Jan 30, 1970

End Date

Apr 01, 1970

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

Place

  • Burj al 'Arab
  • Egypt
  • Bahīj
  • Ikingi Maryut
  • Abū Rawwāsh
  • Kawm Umbū

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-314

Collection name

Palearctic Migratory Bird Survey (PMS) field catalogs, 1966-1973

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 7