The Harpy Eagle Dies

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Summary

The Harpy eagle which had been on exhibit at the National Zoological Park for 18 years dies. "This is a very long time to keep one of these birds; the best record at the London Zoo is about 4 years." Local Notes reports that the specimen was sent to the United States National Museum for preservation.

Subject

  • National Zoological Park (U.S.)
  • United States National Museum

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

  • Died "last week" of the week of 27 April 1917
  • "Local Notes," 4/27/1917, p. 2

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1917

Topic

  • Animals
  • Zoos
  • Deaths
  • Birds
  • Eagles

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