Catalogue of birds, point barrow expedition

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Abstract

Field catalog of birds and eggs collected by John Murdoch during the International Polar Expedition to Point Barrow, Alaska. Notes were created 9 April to 24 August 1883. Collector or field numbers 134-1785 are included. Notes include the following information: scientific name, sex, measurements, date, and sometimes eggs, stomach contents, or other notes.

Date Range

1883

Start Date

Apr 09, 1883

End Date

Aug 24, 1883

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

  • United States
  • Point Barrow
  • Alaska

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-318

Collection name

John Murdoch Field Notes, 1883, from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 16