Vireo osburni P. L. Sclater, 1861 (1 Viewer)

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Vireo osburni P. L. Sclater, 1861 OD here

The Eponym Dictionary of Birds claims:

Blue Mountain Vireo Vireo osburni P. L. Sclater, 1861
William Osburn (d.1860) was a collector in Jamaica (1858– 1860). He conducted early studies on bats at Oxford Cave and other sites (1858–1860).

The Key to Scientific Names

William Osburn (d. 1860) collector in Jamaica 1858–1860 (Vireo).

Here we can found a little bit a bout him. OK 1860 might be correct as here he is called late. No idea when he was born or when he died exactly.

 

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I can find this. Seems a little young but all fits

William Osburn

Birth	2 Apr 1830 Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Death	21 FEB 1860 • St Andrews Parish, Jamaica

Father	William Osburn (1793-1875)

Mother	Ann Rimington (1800-1847)