Field catalog, Colombia, 1947-1949

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Abstract

This field catalog consists of a list of bird specimens collected by Melbourne A. Carriker from 1947-1949 in Colombia. Dated entries for specimens include species name, specific locality, and sex. Many of the facing pages also contain journal-style entries which give more specific collecting details. These entries discuss travel details, daily activity, egg and nest information, and collecting site and situation specifics. Field numbers range from 11202-16573.

Date Range

1947-1949

Start Date

Jul 22, 1947

End Date

Oct 15, 1949

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

Colombia

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-574

Collection name

Melbourne Armstrong Carriker Field Books from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 42