Argentina and Paraguay, specimen lists, 1920

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Contained In: Alexander Wetmore Papers, circa 1848-1979 and undated

Series: SIA RU007006

Series: Smithsonian Field Book Project : an initiative to improve access to field book content that documents natural history

By

Wetmore, Alexander, 1886-1978

Type

Book

Material

Archival material

Publication info

1920-1927

Notes

The specimen lists were compiled by Alexander Wetmore while in South America, 1920-1921. He was investigating the distribution of life zones of North American migratory birds in southern South America (Argentina and Paraguay). In addition to the information in specimen collections, the records include time of day, whether adult or young, and activity of specimen when collected. Also includes specimen list from collecting in Haiti. Specimen numbers are between 4000 and 6000. Specimens are not listed in numerical order.

Subjects

Argentina , Field notes , Haiti , migratory birds , Ornithology , Paraguay , United States Dept. of Agriculture

BHL Collections

Smithsonian Field Books collection

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.153451