List of the birds of Tasmania

Ewing, Thomas James

doi:10.26749/THOX4196

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List of the birds of Tasmania

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posted on 2023-11-22, 11:30 authored by Thomas James Ewing

Comprehensive list of the birds found in Tasmania noting who they have been classified and described by. They are listed by family, genera and species and the common names are noted. Thomas James Ewing (1813?-1882), was a Church of England clergyman who had strong scientific interests, especially in ornithology. Two species of birds were named after him.

History

Publication title

Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania

Volume

3

Issue

1

Pagination

142-155

Rights statement

In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to The Royal Society of Tasmania..