The Bird Collection of İstanbul University Biology Department (Turkey)
Abstract
The current study, samples that were collected between 1940 – 1997 and conserved in the bird collection of İstanbul University Biology Department are examined. A total of 370 bird samples were studied and 143 species that belong to the collection were determined. The localities of most of the samples are domestic. In this respect the collection reflects the history of Turkish bird fauna.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Hydrobiology
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 3, 2018
Submission Date
August 10, 2018
Acceptance Date
August 27, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 2 Number: 2