Richard C. Banks
American ornithologist (1931–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Charles Banks (April 19, 1931 – October 24, 2021) was an American author, ornithologist and Emeritus Research Zoologist on staff with the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center run by the U.S. Geological Survey and stationed at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He is the founder of the Ornithological Council and known for his study of the migratory systems, patterns, and geographic variations of North American birds, primarily focusing on the research and analysis of Greater White-fronted Geese.[1][2]
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Richard C. Banks | |
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Born | (1931-04-19)April 19, 1931 Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | October 24, 2021(2021-10-24) (aged 90) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Ohio State University University of California, Berkeley |
Known for | Founder of the Ornithological Council |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Zoology; Ornithology |
Institutions | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Smithsonian Institution |
Doctoral advisor | Alden H. Miller |
In 2011, Banks was named to the Smithsonian's Hall of Fame, established by the Department of Vertebrate, Zoology. The honor was made in recognition of Banks as one of the most influential ornithologists associated with the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).[3]