List of birds collected on the Princeton Scientific Expedition to Patagonia, circa 1897

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Abstract

This is a field catalog of bird specimens collected by O. A. Peterson during a Princeton Scientific Expedition to Patagonia from 1896-1897. Pages are numbered 1-17 and include dated entries with field numbers 1-652 with some gaps. Entries include common name, sex, specific locality, and may include some additional brief notes.

Date Range

1896-1897

Start Date

May 19, 1896

End Date

Mar 30, 1897

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

  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Patagonia

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-335

Collection name

O. A. Peterson Field Notes from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 22