John W. Fitzpatrick

John Weaver Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick in conversation with Bangalore birdwatchers after a talk about bird conservation in January 2017[1]
Born (1951-09-17) September 17, 1951 (age 73)
Alma materHarvard University
Occupation(s)Ornithology, Conservation
EmployerCornell Lab of Ornithology
Known forConservation of Florida Scrub Jay, eBird
AwardsBrewster Medal, Eisenmann Medal
WebsiteMessage on Cornell Lab of Ornithology

John Weaver Fitzpatrick (born September 17, 1951, in Saint Paul, Minnesota[2]) is an American ornithologist primarily known for his research work on the South American avifauna and for the conservation of the Florida scrub jay. He is currently the Louis Agassiz Fuertes Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York.

  1. ^ Gurung, Regina. "Can birds save the world?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
  2. ^ The role of the research museums: hearing before the Task Force on Science Policy of the Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, Ninety-ninth Congress, first session, April 17, 1985. United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Task Force on Science Policy U.S. G.P.O., 1986 p 133