Coraciiformes Field Notes (4)

Object Details

Abstract
The field notes (4 of 4) document behavioral observations of Coraciiformes (kingfishers) by M. Moynihan, September 22, 1985 - September 20, 1989. Pages are numbered. Entries are dated and headed with location, sometimes with type. They describe behavior, appearance, interactions, and vocalizations of individuals and groups of the birds. Information includes time of day, weather, habitat, location in habitat, sex, movement, phonetic descriptions of bird calls, types of birds. Includes sketches of birds. Locations include Dakar, Zuiginchor, Mbour, Samatit, Cap Skirring,and Tambacounda, Senegal.
Data Source
Smithsonian Field Book Project
Date Range
1985-1989
Start Date
19850922
End Date
19890920
Accession #
SIA Acc. 01-096
Access Information
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Record type
Fieldbook record
Object Type
Field notes
Collection name
Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
Physical Description
1 folder
Physical Location
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation
Box 4 Folder 21
Place
Senegal
Dakar
Ziguinchor
Samatit
Tambacounda
Mbour
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Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
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Moynihan, M.
Topic
Animal behavior
Ornithology
Ethology
Record ID
fbr_item_MODSI2624
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