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Collection name:
Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
Physical Description:
1 folder
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 2 Folder 7
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Illustrations
Place:
Colombia
Ecuador
Quito
Atacazo
Peru
Cutervo
Pichincha
Panao
Machupicchu
Bolivia
Unduavi
Date Range:
1963-1972
Start Date:
1963
End Date:
1972
Abstract:
The fourth of four folders include descriptions of bird behaviors observed by M. Moynihan of Diglossa (Flower piercers), 1963-1972. Entries are headed with date, location, and type of bird. Entries include observations with time of day, weather, and elevation; descriptions of behavior, sex, appearance, and songs; vegetation; references to other notes; and sketches of birds to augment text. Notes and comments are usually at the end of entries. Includes notations. Locations include the vicinity of Eastern Cordillera Colombia; Nono, Quito, and Atacaso [Atacazo] (Pichincha), Ecuador; Cutervo, Panao, and Machupicchu, Peru; and Unduavi, Bolivia.
Topic:
Animal behavior  Search this
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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_MODSI2498