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Short-tailed Finch
The boulder finch or short-tailed finch (''Idiopsar brachyurus'') is a species of bird previously placed in the family Emberizidae, but it appears to be related to the sierra finches ''Phrygilus'' of the tanager family Thraupidae and is now placed there. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. References Idiopsar, boulder finch Birds of the Bolivian Andes Birds described in 1866, boulder finch Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Tanagers {{Thraupidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cassin
John Cassin (September 6, 1813 – January 10, 1869) was an American ornithology, ornithologist from Pennsylvania. He worked as curator and vice president at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences and focused on the systemic classification of the academy's extensive collection of birds. He was one of the founders of the Delaware County Institute of Science and published several books describing 194 new species of birds. Five species of North American birds, a cicada, and a mineral are named in his honor. Early life and education Cassin was born in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania on September 6, 1813. He was educated at the Westtown School in Westtown Township, Pennsylvania. His great Uncle, John Cassin (naval officer), John Cassin, was a commodore in the U.S. Navy and served in the War of 1812. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was held prisoner in the infamous Confederate Libb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
