Synallaxis beverlyae Hilty & Ascanio, 2009 (1 Viewer)

[Taphrospilus]

Synallaxis beverlyae Hilty & Ascanio, 2009 OD here

Etymology.—The specific epithet honors Beverly J. Hilty, wife of the senior author, acknowledging her unwavering support and encouragement, her devotion to family during her husband’s long absences, and her invaluable field assistance in Latin America. The English name highlights the river where this species is found.

The Eponym Dictionary of Birds claims:

Rio Orinoco Spinetail Synallaxis beverlyae Hilty & Ascanio, 2009
Beverly J. Hilty is the wife of the senior author of the description, Steven Hilty, who has written authoritative guides to the birds of Colombia and Venezuela. The co-author of the description, David Ascanio, is a Venezuelan ornithologist and tour leader who discovered the bird.

The Key to Scientific Names

Beverly J. Hilty (fl. 1998) wife of US ornithologist Steven Hilty (Synallaxis).

Maybe we can get the middle and maiden name of the wife of Steven Leon Hilty? P.S. I am surprised that no bird is named for him.