[Nhcoll-l] What are the oldest bird collections in the USA, particularly in the state of Pennsylvania?

[Paul R Sweet]

Jorge

The AMNH was founded in 1869, but we have specimens older than this from purchases of collections. The oldest dated bird specimen that I’ve found in AMNH is a Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) from 10 September 1811, this was from the Brehm Collection and came to AMNH via purchase of the Rothschild Collection. I suspect there are older specimens in Philadelphia.

Best, Paul


Paul Sweet
Collection Manager, Department of Ornithology
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024, USA
T: 212 769 5780, C: 718 757 5941


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Hello:

What are the oldest bird collections in the USA, particularly in the state of Pennsylvania? More broadly, how could anyone know the answer to this question?


Sincerely,


Jorge

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