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UAZ Bird Collection

Dataset homepage

Citation

Bradley G (2016). UAZ Bird Collection. University of Arizona Museum of Natural History. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/qkitdr accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-05-24.

Description

The University of Arizona's Bird Collection containing over 18,000 cataloged specimens is the largest bird collection in the state. The Museum maintains a traditional study skin collection as well as a wing and tail, skeletal, and nest and egg collection. Originally begun in 1884 by Arizona resident Herbert Brown, the bird collection has seen periodic growth over time due to the efforts of some of the nation's best ornithologists. The Bird Collection remains dedicated to preserving the treasures of the region, while also promoting education and awareness to the public.

Additional info

http://vertnet.org/resources/norms.html

Taxonomic Coverages

These specimens represent 1,456 species, from 707 genera, 137 families, and 29 orders.
  1. Aves
    rank: class

Geographic Coverages

Geographic coverage for the collection is wide, with specimen representation from seven continents, most of the earths oceans and seas, and over 50 countries. The collection's major strength, however, is in its regional composition, with Arizona garnering 11,125 (62%) of its holdings.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

George Bradley
originator
position: Collection Manager
University of Arizona Museum of Natural History
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Tucson
85721
AZ
US
Telephone: +1 (520) 621-3187
email: gbradley@email.arizona.edu
homepage: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/Collections/
George Bradley
metadata author
position: Collection Manager
University of Arizona Museum of Natural History
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Tucson
85721
AZ
US
Telephone: +1 (520) 621-3187
email: gbradley@email.arizona.edu
homepage: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/Collections/
Alex Badyaev
curator
position: Curator
University of Arizona Museum of Natural History
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Tucson
85721
AZ
US
Telephone: +1 (520) 621-4005
email: abadyaev@email.arizona.edu
homepage: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/Collections/
David Bloom
programmer
position: Programmer
VertNet
email: dbloom@vertnet.org
homepage: http://www.vertnet.org
David Bloom
programmer
position: Coordinator
VertNet
email: dbloom@vertnet.org
homepage: http://www.vertnet.org
John Wieczorek
programmer
position: Information Architect
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at UC Berkeley
email: tuco@berkeley.edu
George Bradley
administrative point of contact
position: Collection Manager
University of Arizona Museum of Natural History
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Tucson
85721
AZ
US
Telephone: +1 (520) 621-3187
email: gbradley@email.arizona.edu
homepage: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/Collections/
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