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  1. Björn Bergenholtz

    Caprimulgus donaldsoni Sharpe, 1895 and others

    Oupps, my error, my slippery fingers (or my muddy eyes – the cover itself, in post #4, does indeed say Lake Rudolf) ... A copy, paste issue/problem, from here, I assume. :rolleyes: Either way, mea culpa. Sorry. And, Mike, thanks a lot for showing us the original Paper! (y) /B
  2. Björn Bergenholtz

    Caprimulgus donaldsoni Sharpe, 1895 and others

    Another (later) Photo/Portrait of what ought to be "our guy" (Donaldson Smith) is kept in the National Museum of American History (Behring Center), here. And in the Archives of the American Geographical Society (kept by the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee), they have some letters, written...
  3. Björn Bergenholtz

    Caprimulgus donaldsoni Sharpe, 1895 and others

    I assume that the claim of his alleged Birth (of "1864") could originate from this short Death notice: However, note that the Database Europeans in East Africa has him (even if he wasn't all that 'European') as: For what it's worth ... :rolleyes: Björn
  4. Björn Bergenholtz

    Chlamydotis macqueenii

    Maybe somewhat late, though if still of interest, I also took a (brief) look at ... • MacQueen's Bustard Chlamydotis macqueenii (J. E.) GRAY 1832 (for the OD/Plate itself, see Martin's link in post #2, or here), as "Otis Macqueenii", a k a the Asian/Eastern Houbara (Bustard)...
  5. Björn Bergenholtz

    latouchei / Latoucheornis / latouchi / latouchii

    One more (quick) post ... re. the Polish naturalist, and collector, Michał Jankowski (1842–1912), commemorated in Jankowski's Bunting Emberiza jankowskii TACZANOWSKI 1888, a k a Rufous-backed Bunting, [alt. jankowskisparv in Swedish (earlier also written jankovskisparv) – hence my interest...
  6. Björn Bergenholtz

    Otocorys parvexi Taczanowski, 1876

    Nothing much to add (even if both verbose and lengthy, as well as somewhat tedious), posted simply for completeness sake (and, as also I had a quick look at Mr Parvex) ... :rolleyes: The OD of the invalid (Horned) Lark "Otocorys Parvexi" TACZANOWSKI 1876 (link to the OD in post #1) tells us...
  7. Björn Bergenholtz

    latouchei / Latoucheornis / latouchi / latouchii

    Thanks guys, much appreciated! (y) Thus, this far I will keep him as (nothing but) Michał Jankowski (1842–1912). I'll let you know if I stumble upon any incontestable and fully convincing evidence (or any other incompatible facts). (though it will take a while, next week I'm going...
  8. Björn Bergenholtz

    latouchei / Latoucheornis / latouchi / latouchii

    Even if James clearly seems to have accepted the added "Heronim" part/name (in the Key's updated entry): However, I'm somewhat more hesitant regarding the added Second Given name. Note that the Polish Instytut De Republica (here) has him as: "Michał Mateusz Jankowski" ... ?!? Google...
  9. Björn Bergenholtz

    Anhinga rufa vulsini Bangs, O 1918

    Nothing much, just a confirmation, simply for completeness sake ... • Bangs, O. 1929. An undescribed form of the Greater Vasa Parrot. Proceedings of the New England Zoölogical Club 11: 49–50 = here: Enjoy! /B
  10. Björn Bergenholtz

    Minor on Lamprolia klinesmithi Ramsay, EP 1876 and others

    Also note that Mearns & Mearns, 2022* (in Vol. 2, pp.468–469) has the younger guy (Otto Kleinschmidt), as: According to them (covering the Western Palearctic) he's commemorated in: • the Crested Lark ssp. Galerida cristata kleinschmidti Erlanger, 1899 • the (British) Willow Tit ssp. Poecile...
  11. Björn Bergenholtz

    Minor on Lamprolia klinesmithi Ramsay, EP 1876 and others

    Martin, if still of interest (?), even if a bit late, note that (Neue) Deutsche Biographie has him as, nothing but: And observe that this entry was written by Adolf Kleinschmidt (who I assume ought to know). Also note that he same Deutsche Biographie as well include his "N" (Neffe/Nephew)...
  12. Björn Bergenholtz

    The name Akalat

    Jim, if still of interest ... :rolleyes: According to my notes the local (Bulu) Name Akalat was first noted by George Latimer Bates in 1901 (here, here and here). For other example/s; see here and here (from 1905), as well as; here, here and here (from 1908). Also note the similar local...
  13. Björn Bergenholtz

    Fringillidae

    Re. Rufiphonia Vázquez-López & Hernández-Baños, gen. nov (2024) But ... Vázquez-López & Hernández-Baños wrote even more than the first part (below): Pretty explicit, at least to me ... ;) Rufi- (Rufi Genitive Singular, alt. Masculine Plural?) of rufus (Latin rufous/red) + the Genus Euphonia...
  14. Björn Bergenholtz

    Current fuss in North America about eponymous English bird names

    If still of interest ... A similar (and even more radical!) debate apparently goes on among ichthyologists, re. conceivable changes of inappreciative, disapproved Scientific (!?!) names of Fishes. • Changing Scientific Names on Ethical Grounds: Six Reasons to Say "No", by Christopher Scharpf...
  15. Björn Bergenholtz

    Poll - Do you agree or disagree with the AOS's recent decision to abandon the use of eponymous bird names?

    A similar (and even more radical) debate apparently goes on among ichthyologists, re. conceivable changes of inappreciative, disapproved Scientific (!?!) names of Fishes. • Changing Scientific Names on Ethical Grounds: Six Reasons to Say "No", by Christopher Scharpf, ETYFish Project (20...
  16. Björn Bergenholtz

    Petition to AOS Leadership on the Recent Decision to Change all Eponymous Bird Names

    A similar (and even more radical!) debate apparently goes on among ichthyologists, re. conceivable changes of inappreciative, disapproved Scientific (!?!) names (of Fishes). • Changing Scientific Names on Ethical Grounds: Six Reasons to Say "No", by Christopher Scharpf, ETYFish Project (20...
  17. Björn Bergenholtz

    BOW Key

    James, "Giebelitis" seems nasty, I hope you'll make a quick recovery! Only one cure known = 🍺
  18. Björn Bergenholtz

    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    Nope, sorry, anything deleted stays deleted ... ;)
  19. Björn Bergenholtz

    Latest IOC Diary Updates

    Sorry Andy, I just wanted to help (as I happened to remember Tor's question/s) ... But, ok, as you're the initiator of this thread, I have deleted it. The floor is yours ... /B
  20. Björn Bergenholtz

    "Gulliver's White-eye"

    Thanks yourself! Thus, a short amendment (of my own post #1) ... sigh. According to this/the brand-new Paper: The Gullivers’ travels: Thomas Allen Gulliver (1848–1931), Benjamin John Gulliver (1851–1938) and Susannah Gulliver (1857–1938): their contribution to Australian natural history and...
  21. Björn Bergenholtz

    "Gulliver's White-eye"

    Hi Rob, And, as a 'New Member' welcome to Birdforum, and the Bird Name Etymology section ... (y) But, sorry, neither I can find the announcement of Helen Lucas's speech any longer (maybe not so strange, it was years since it was held, back in 2016). As I remember it, it was a notice, of an...
  22. Björn Bergenholtz

    A Biographical Dictionary ... of the Free State and Lesotho

    Even if not brand-new, but seemingly unnoticed here on BirdForum ... • A Biographical Dictionary of Contributors to the Natural History of the Free State and Lesotho (2008, second Edition 2014?), by Rodney Moffett (365 pp): As of; here, alt. here, here or here ... If of interest, enjoy! /B
  23. Björn Bergenholtz

    HBWAlive Key; mission accomplished or mission impossible?

    Mr E(c)klon (?) continuation ... The updated Key now tell us: But, why he is 'only' mentioned as "(fl. 1882)" is beyond my language skills. According to the Russian page/site that Laurent linked to in post #285 (alt. here) he, Федоръ ЛеонтьевичъЭклонъ [Fedor Leontyevich Eklon], seems to have...
  24. Björn Bergenholtz

    Subspecies groups and future splits

    Just a quick observation, and a short comment (alt. a minor remark) ... Re. your post #137, and the "Final batch of Nocturnal Strisores": If eponyms are to be used ;), note that dedicatee of the former wasn't an 'Albert' at all, but an Italian Count (Conte), by the name (and title) Luigi Maria...
  25. Björn Bergenholtz

    mysteryduck, Hiroshima Japan 1st of October

    MacNara, I'll take your word for it (I've only been to Japan once). Like I wrote: "..., take it for whatever it's worth (if anything at all)." Apparently nothing. ;) /B
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