Thomas Jones Roberts (1924 – 2013) was a British ornithologist who was known for his work on the
wildlife of Pakistan.
Amongst his works are ''Mammals of Pakistan'' and ''Birds of Pakistan''.
Early life
Roberts was born to Sir William Roberts, a
civil servant
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who worked in the Indian Agriculture Service.
He first came to the region in 1946.
Career
Roberts has been the managing director of Roberts Cotton Associates Ltd, a company founded by his father, since 1966.
Awards
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Sitara-e-Imtiaz (1994)
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Stamford Raffles Award The Stamford Raffles Award is an award of the Zoological Society of London. It is "For distinguished contributions to zoology by amateur zoologists or professional zoologists in recognition of contributions which are outside the scope of their profe ...
(2002)
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World Wildlife Fund Award for Conservation Merit (thrice)
Bibliography
* ''Birds of Pakistan''. 2 volumes. First edition: 1991
* ''The Mammals of Pakistan'' (1977)
* ''Butterflies of Pakistan'' (2001)
* ''Field Guide to the Small Mammals of Pakistan'' (2005)
* ''Field Guide to the Large and Medium-sized Mammals of Pakistan'' (2005)
References
External links
Obituary Note
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British ornithologists
1924 births
2013 deaths
British expatriates in Pakistan