Johann Friedrich Naumann | |
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 Prof. Dr. Johann Friedrich Naumann | |
| Born | 14 February 1780 |
| Died | 15 August 1857 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Prosigk 51°42′N 12°3′E / 51.700°N 12.050°E |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Ornithologist |
Johann Friedrich Naumann (14 February 1780 – 15 August 1857) was a German scientist, engraver, and editor. He is regarded as the founder of scientific ornithology in Europe. He published The Natural History of German Birds (1820–1844) and The Eggs of German Birds (1818–1828). His father Johann Andreas Naumann (1744–1826) was a naturalist, and his brother Carl Andreas Naumann (1786–1854) was also an ornithologist.
The German ornithological society named its journal Naumannia. The lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) is also named for him.