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Collection name:
Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 1 Folder 26
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Illustrations
Place:
Peru
La Puntilla
Chincha
Lima
Antofagasta
Chile
Arenas, Punta
Date Range:
1955-1956
Start Date:
19551025
End Date:
19560106
Abstract:
The field notes document behavioral observations of gulls, recorded by M. Moynihan during 1955-1956, in Chile and Peru, South America. The entries are dated and headed with type of bird and location. Pages are numbered. Contents include behavior with time of day, changes in appearance, and bird songs. Includes sketches of birds and is annotated. Locations include La Puntilla, Chincha, and zoo at Lima, Peru; as well as Antofogasta and Punta Arenas, Chile.
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Animal behavior  Search this
Ethology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 01-096
Access Information:
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See more records from this collection:
Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
See more records associated with this person:
Moynihan, M.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2275