Björn Bergenholtz
(former alias "Calalp")
Additional info on ...
kuperi as in:
• the subspecies Rhipidura rufifrons kuperi MAYR 1931 (here, pp.18-19):
More on him in Solomon Islands Historical Encyclopaedia 1893-1978, here.
Enjoy!
Björn
kuperi as in:
• the subspecies Rhipidura rufifrons kuperi MAYR 1931 (here, pp.18-19):
= the German (British-naturalised) planter Heinrich Kuper (1912–1958), a k a "Henri" and "Henry", trader on the Island Santa Ana (Santa Anna), Solomon Islands, etc., etc. ...I name this interesting new bird in honor of our host, Mr. Henri Kuper, who gave us every assistance and helped to make our exploration of Santa Anna Island successful.
More on him in Solomon Islands Historical Encyclopaedia 1893-1978, here.
Enjoy!
Björn