Object Status:
Unlocated
Accession Date:
August 19, 1789
Primary Source Reference:
Pennsylvania Packet (Philadelphia), 19 Aug 1789
Notes:
Probably the Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora), which were popular trade birds at that time (and today).
The donor was perhaps Peter Ozeas, officer of the customs in Philadelphia.
Specimen Type:
Dead/preserved
Peale's Common Name:
Jarvis sparrow
Current Common Name:
Java sparrow
Current Scientific Name
Lonchura oryzivora
