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Field catalog, Thailand, 1952—1953

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Abstract

The two catalogs document birds collected by H. G. Deignan in Thailand during October 26, 1952- April 30, 1953. Entries include specimen number, abbreviation "o.n.e."or "t.n.e.," sex, type (usually binomial), location, date, and sometimes remarks. Remarks generally include detailed descriptions of physical appearance (e.g. interior of mouth, irides, toes, claws). Volume one covers October 30 - February 20, 1953 and specimen numbers 1 - 1250. Volume two covers February 21 - April 30, 1953 and numbers 1251 - 1800. Locations are across Thailand.

Date Range

1952-1953

Start Date

Oct 26, 1952

End Date

Apr 30, 1953

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

Thailand

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-289

Collection name

Herbert Girton Deignan Field Notes, 1935-1962, from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

2 field books

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 6