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Ludlow Griscom
American ornithologist (1890-1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ludlow Griscom (June 17, 1890 – May 28, 1959) was an American ornithologist known as a pioneer in field ornithology. His emphasis on the identification of free-flying birds by field marks became widely adopted by professionals and amateurs. Many called him "Dean of the Birdwatchers."[1][2][3]
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Ludlow Griscom | |
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![]() Griscom (right) with FDR, May 1942 | |
Born | (1890-06-17)June 17, 1890 |
Died | May 28, 1959(1959-05-28) (aged 68) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Auburn Cemetery |
Alma mater | Columbia University, Cornell University |
Known for | Identification of birds by field marks |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Ornithology |
Institutions | American Museum of Natural History, Museum of Comparative Zoology |
Academic advisors | Arthur Augustus Allen |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Griscom |
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