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A great variety of new and interesting Birds, and Eggs, from various parts of America

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

June 30, 1813

Primary Source Reference:

Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), 30 June 1813

Additional Source Text:

"Collected and presented by Mr. Alexander Wilson."

Notes:

Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) was a Scottish-American poet, ornithologist, naturalist, and illustrator known as the "Father of American Ornithology."

Specimen Type:

Dead/preserved

Current Scientific Name