Descriptions of Three New Birds from the Belgian Congo by James Paul Chapin

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Author Chapin, James Paul, 1889-1964
Title Descriptions of Three New Birds from the Belgian Congo
Bulletin of the AMNH , Vol. XXXIV, Art. XVI, pp. 509-513, Oct. 20th, 1915
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Summary "Descriptions of Three New Birds from the Belgian Congo" by James Paul Chapin is a scientific publication that was likely written in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1910s. This concise work presents descriptions of three new bird species discovered during a significant zoological expedition in the Belgian Congo. It aims to contribute to the field of ornithology by documenting new species and expanding knowledge about avian biodiversity in this region. In the text, Chapin meticulously details three distinct bird species, providing extensive descriptions of their physical characteristics, such as plumage, coloration, and anatomical measurements. The first species is identified as "Chætura melanopygia", noted for its size and unique feathering specifics. The second, "Apaloderma minus", is described in terms of its coloration and differences from a closely related species, while the third species, "Ceriocleptes xenurus", raises questions about its behavioral habits, including its diet and elusive nature. The bulletin not only highlights new discoveries but also emphasizes the importance of ongoing research in understanding the richness and complexity of avian life in the Congo's diverse ecosystems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Chaetura melanopygia -- Classification
Subject Apaloderma minus -- Classification
Subject Ceriocleptes xenurus -- Classification
Subject Birds -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Ituri Forest -- Classification
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