Birthdate: August 8, 1863
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Locust Grove, Syosset, New York, United States
Died: September 22, 1948
Florence Merriam Bailey was an influential American ornithologist, birdwatcher, and nature writer known for her field guides on North American bird life. She encouraged outdoor study of live birds and promoted ecological awareness through works like “Birds Through a Looking-Glass” and “Birds of Village and Field.” Her observations and magnum opus “Birds of New Mexico” made significant contributions to ornithology. Bailey was a pioneering figure, being the first woman elected as a Fellow of the American Ornithologists’ Union and receiving the Brewster Medal for her achievements.
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