Collection of bird skins made in the Santa Rita Mts, Arizona, Spring of 1884

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Abstract

Bird skin catalog created by Nelson in the Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona, June to July 1884. Specimens are listed by scientific names, under which collections of that species are listed including quantity, sex, and date. Numbers range from approximately 8 to 309. Localities also include Gardner River near Santa Rita.

Date Range

1884

Start Date

May 31, 1884

End Date

Jun 30, 1884

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
  • Santa Rita Mountains
  • Arizona

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-320

Collection name

Edward William Nelson Field Notes, 1869-1886, 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