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Pierre Jabouille
Pierre Charles Edmond Jabouille (25 November 1875 – 15 May 1947) was a French colonial administrator in Indochina and took an interest in the ornithology of the region, describing numerous new species. Jabouille was born in Saintes, Département Charente-Maritime, son of a judge and later chairman of the cabinet of the prefecture of Calvados department Louis Arthur Jabouille (1842-1887) and Emma Jenny née Lejeune. He went to study law and worked at Barcelonnette. He moved to Indochina in 1905 as an administrative officer living in Lào Cai, Quảng Trị and serving as a mayor of Hanoi. He rose to become a governor. He also took an interest in the birds of the region and made expeditions along with Jean Théodore Delacour between 1923 and 1933, sometimes also Willoughby Prescott Lowe (1872-1949) and collected numerous bird specimens. He also described several new taxa. In 1928, the Paris Academy of Sciences awarded the Tchihatchef prize to Delacour and Jabouille for their work. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saintes, Charente-Maritime
Saintes (; Poitevin-Saintongeais: ''Sénte'') is a commune and historic town in western France, in the Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Its inhabitants are called ''Saintaises'' and ''Saintais''. Saintes is the second-largest city in Charente-Maritime, with inhabitants in 2008. The city's immediate surroundings form the second-most populous metropolitan area in the department, with inhabitants. While a majority of the surrounding landscape consists of fertile, productive fields, a significant minority of the region remains forested, its natural state. In Roman times, Saintes was known as ''Mediolanum Santonum''. During much of its history, the name of the city was spelled Xaintes or Xainctes. Primarily built on the left bank of the Charente, Saintes became the first Roman capital of Aquitaine. Later it was designated as the capital of the province of Saintonge under the Ancien Régime. Following the French Revolution, it bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Théodore Delacour
Jean Théodore Delacour (26 September 1890 – 5 November 1985) was a French ornithologist and aviculturist. He later became American. He was renowned for not only discovering but also rearing some of the rarest birds in the world. He established very successful aviaries twice in his life, stocked with birds from around the world, including those that he obtained on expeditions to Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. His first aviary in Villers-Bretonneux was destroyed in World War One. The second one that he established at Clères was destroyed in World War Two. He moved to the United States of America where he worked on avian systematics and was one of the founders of the International Committee for Bird Protection (later BirdLife International). One of the birds he discovered was the imperial pheasant, later identified as a hybrid between the Vietnamese pheasant and the silver pheasant. Life and work Delacour was born in Paris into an aristocratic family and grew up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willoughby Prescott Lowe
Willoughby ( ) may refer to: Places Antigua *Willoughby Bay (Antigua), on the southeast coast of Antigua Australia *Willoughby, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney **Willoughby Girls High School *City of Willoughby, a local government area of New South Wales *Electoral district of Willoughby, New South Wales *Parish of Willoughby, Cumberland, New South Wales *Willoughby, South Australia, a locality on Kangaroo Island **Cape Willoughby, a headland in South Australia Canada *Willoughby, Langley, British Columbia, a community within the Township of Langley * Willoughby Township, Ontario United Kingdom *Willoughby, Lincolnshire, a village **Willoughby railway station *Willoughby on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire *Willoughby, Warwickshire, a village and civil parish * Willoughby Waterleys, Leicestershire United States *Willoughby, Ohio, a city and a suburb of Cleveland *Willoughby, Albemarle County, Virginia, an unincorporated community *Willoughby Park, Friendship Heights, Washington, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Auk
''Ornithology'', formerly ''The Auk'' and ''The Auk: Ornithological Advances'', is a peer-reviewed scientific journal and the official publication of the American Ornithological Society (AOS). It was established in 1884 and is published quarterly. The journal covers the anatomy, behavior, and distribution of birds. It was named for the great auk, the symbol of the AOS. In 2018, the American Ornithology Society announced a partnership with Oxford University Press to publish ''The Auk: Ornithological Advances'' and '' The Condor: Ornithological Applications'' ''.'' In January 2021, the journal was renamed ''Ornithology'', with the stated goal of improving descriptiveness, thematic focus, and ease of citation of the journal title. The society's sister publication '' The Condor'' was renamed ''Ornithological Applications'' at the same time. Editors The following have been editors-in-chief of the journal: See also * List of ornithology journals References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arborophila Merlini
The Vietnam partridge, Annam partridge, or Annam hill partridge, ''Tropicoperdix chloropus merlini'', is now usually considered a subspecies of the green-legged partridge in the family Phasianidae of birds. It is endemic to Vietnam in the dense moist lowland forests of central Annam. Description This species is 29 cm long, with the female slightly smaller than the male. The male weighs 290 grams and the female 250 grams. The Vietnam partridge has a finely barred brown back. Its head is paler except for a brown crown and ear coverts. It has a scaly upper breast, lacking the chestnut of its relatives, and the rest of the underparts are buff with dark arrow markings on the flanks. The sexes have similar plumage. The call is a series of clear whistles. Behaviour and status This little-known and shy species feeds in small flocks on seeds, berries and termites. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arborophila Cambodiana
The chestnut-headed partridge (''Arborophila cambodiana'') is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in highland forest in Cambodia. Some taxonomists consider the Siamese partridge (''A. diversa'') conspecific. References External linksBirdLife Species Factsheet. chestnut-headed partridge Birds of Cambodia chestnut-headed partridge chestnut-headed partridge The chestnut-headed partridge (''Arborophila cambodiana'') is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in highland forest in Cambodia. Some taxonomists consider the Siamese partridge (''A. diversa'') conspecific. References Extern ... Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Galliformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myiomela Cambodiana
The white-tailed robin (''Myiomela leucura'') is an Old World flycatcher in the family Muscicapidae. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and adjacent areas of Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. Gallery File:White-tailed Robin Neora Valley national Park Darjeeling West Bengal India 29.04.2016.jpg, White-tailed robin from Neora Valley National Park in Darjeeling, West Bengal File:Cinclidium leucurum.jpg, Close-up of a male's head References * BirdLife International 2014. 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Accessed on 19 July 2014. Myiomela, white-tailed robin Birds of Nepal Birds of Bhutan Birds of Northeast India Birds of China Birds of Hainan Birds of Taiwan Birds of Yunnan Birds of Southeast Asia white-tailed robin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spelaeornis Kinneari
The pale-throated wren-babbler (''Spelaeornis kinneari'') is a bird species in the family Timaliidae. It was until recently considered a subspecies of the long-tailed wren-babbler; the IUCN for example started recognizing it as distinct species in 2008.BLI (2008) It is endemic to VietnamClements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. ''The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015''. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/ Its natural habitat are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This is one of the common and widespread taxa in the Long-tailed wren-babbler species complex. However, due to its declining population & reduced habitat, it is currently classified as a Vulnerable species by the IUCN. Footnotes References * BirdLife International BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental organizations that strives to conserve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitta Solangiae
The yellow-billed nuthatch (''Sitta solangiae'') is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It is found in Hainan, Laos, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. References yellow-billed nuthatch Birds of Hainan Birds of Laos Birds of Vietnam yellow-billed nuthatch yellow-billed nuthatch The yellow-billed nuthatch (''Sitta solangiae'') is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It is found in Hainan, Laos, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist mont ... Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Certhioidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rimator Pasquieri
The white-throated wren-babbler (''Napothera pasquieri'') is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to northwestern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. References * Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70–291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. ''Handbook of the Birds of the World The ''Handbook of the Birds of the World'' (HBW) is a multi-volume series produced by the Spanish publishing house Lynx Edicions in partnership with BirdLife International. It is the first handbook to cover every known living species of bird. T ...'', Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. {{Taxonbar, from1=Q49560545, from2=Q10811750 Endemic birds of Vietnam white-throated wren-babbler Napothera Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schoeniparus Klossi
The black-crowned fulvetta (''Schoeniparus klossi'') is a bird species in the family Pellorneidae. Until recently it was considered a sub-species of the rufous-winged fulvetta. It is endemic to Vietnam Vietnam or Viet Nam ( vi, Việt Nam, ), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,., group="n" is a country in Southeast Asia, at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of and population of 96 million, making i ....Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. ''The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015''. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/ References External links * BirdLife International (2011) Species factsheetAlcippe klossi Downloaded from https://www.webcitation.org/5QE8rvIqH?url=http://www.birdlife.org/ on 1 December 2011. {{Taxonbar, from=Q3726809, from2=Q28807540 black-crowned fulvetta Endemic birds of Vie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1875 Births
Events January–March * January 1 – The Midland Railway of England abolishes the Second Class passenger category, leaving First Class and Third Class. Other British railway companies follow Midland's lead during the rest of the year (Third Class is renamed Second Class in 1956). * January 5 – The Palais Garnier, one of the most famous opera houses in the world, is inaugurated in Paris. * January 12 – Guangxu Emperor, Guangxu becomes the 11th Qing Dynasty Emperor of China at the age of 3, in succession to his cousin. * January 14 – The newly proclaimed King Alfonso XII of Spain (Queen Isabella II's son) arrives in Spain to restore the monarchy during the Third Carlist War. * February 3 – Third Carlist War – Battle of Lácar: Carlist commander Torcuato Mendiri, Torcuato Mendíri secures a brilliant victory, when he surprises and routs a Government force under General Enrique Bargés at Lácar, east of Estella, nearly capturing newly cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
