Barbara De Wolfe
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Barbara Blanchard De Wolfe (May 14, 1912 – May 2, 2008) was an American ornithologist known for her pioneering studies of avian life history and physiology, and especially her work on the White-crowned Sparrow
. She was the (1995) recipient of the Cooper Ornithological Society
’s Loye and Alden Miller Research Award
, which is given in recognition of lifetime achievement in ornithological research
.
White-crowned Sparrow
The White-crowned Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow native to North America.- Description :Adults are long and have black and white stripes on their head, a grey face, brown streaked upper parts and a long tail. The wings are brown with bars and the underparts are grey. Their bill is pink or yellow...
. She was the (1995) recipient of the Cooper Ornithological Society
Cooper Ornithological Society
The Cooper Ornithological Society , formerly the Cooper Ornithological Club, was founded in 1893 in California. Its name commemorates James Graham Cooper, an early California biologist. It publishes the ornithological journal The Condor and the monograph series Studies in Avian Biology...
’s Loye and Alden Miller Research Award
Loye and Alden Miller Research Award
The Loye and Alden Miller Research Award was established in 1993 by the Cooper Ornithological Society to recognize lifetime achievement in ornithological research...
, which is given in recognition of lifetime achievement in ornithological research
Ornithology
Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds...
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