UAZ Bird Collection
Citation
Bucci M (2022). UAZ Bird Collection. University of Arizona Museum of Natural History. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/qkitdr accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-05-29.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.htmlTaxonomic Coverages
These specimens represent 1,456 species, from 707 genera, 137 families, and 29 orders.
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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
Melanie Buccioriginator
position: Collection Manager
University of Arizona Museum of Natural History
Rm. 310, BioSciences West, The University of Arizona
Tucson
85721
AZ
US
email: mebucci@arizona.edu
homepage: http://uacollections.com
Melanie Bucci
metadata author
position: Collection Manager
University of Arizona Museum of Natural History
Rm. 310, BioSciences West, The University of Arizona
Tucson
85721
AZ
US
email: mebucci@arizona.edu
homepage: http://uacollection.com
Peter Reinthal
curator
position: Curator
University of Arizona Museum of Natural History
Rm. 310, BioSciences West, The University of Arizona
Tucson
85721
AZ
US
email: pnr@arizona.edu
homepage: http://uacollections.com
David Bloom
programmer
position: Coordinator
VertNet
Telephone: (520) 621-7518
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
Melanie Bucci
administrative point of contact
position: Collection Manager
University of Arizona Museum of Natural History
Rm. 310, BioSciences West, The University of Arizona
Tucson
85721
AZ
US
email: mebucci@arizona.edu
homepage: http://uacollections.com