Person

Thompson, Hubert Charles (c. 1869 - 1953)

Born
c. 1869
Died
26 June 1953
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Occupation
Naturalist and Ornithologist

Summary

Hubert Charles Thompson was a foundation member of the Australasian Ornithologists Union (AOU) and an honorary life member. He was an avid ornithological photographer whose work appeared in many publications including Emu and A handbook of the birds of Tasmania. Thompson's interest in birds was life-long.

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Books

  • Whittell, H. M., The Literature of Australian Birds: a History and a Bibliography of Australian Ornithology (Perth: Patterson Brokensha, 1954), 140, 788 pp. Details

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