C. O. Handley, Jr., Guatemala, 1947, field notes, birds

Object Details

Abstract

The field notes document the field work of Charles O. Handley, Jr., in Guatemala, March 3 - June 2, 1947. Entries are organized by type of bird (scientific name). They are numbered (1 - 529, though not always sequential) followed with localities and dates with corresponding descriptions. These include terrain, vegetation, quantity and type of birds seen, abundance. Sometimes tables of location, date, and quantity. Some descriptions are extensive.

Data Source

Smithsonian Field Book Project

Date Range

1947

Start Date

19470303

End Date

19470602

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-448

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.

Record type

Fieldbook record

Object Type

Field notes

Collection name

Division of Mammals, C. O. Handley field notes, 1942-1993

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals

Place

Guatemala

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Division of Mammals, C. O. Handley field notes, 1942-1993

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Handley, Charles O. (Charles Overton), 1924-2000

Topic

Ornithology

Record ID

fbr_item_MODSI5514

Usage

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