Maria Koepcke | |
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| Born | Maria Emilie Anna von Mikulicz-Radecki 15 May 1924 |
| Died | c. 7 January 1972 (aged 47) |
| Alma mater | University of Kiel |
| Spouse | Hans-Wilhelm Koepcke |
| Children | Juliane Koepcke |
Maria Koepcke (born Maria Emilie Anna von Mikulicz-Radecki, 15 May 1924 – c. 24 December 1971) was a German ornithologist known for her work with Neotropical bird species. Koepcke was a well-respected authority in South American ornithology and her work is still referenced today. For her efforts, she is commemorated in the scientific names of four Peruvian bird species and, along with her husband, a Peruvian lizard species.