1866 in birding and ornithology (original) (raw)

Expeditions * 1865–1868 Magenta circumnavigation of the globe Italian expedition that made important scientific observations in South America. Ongoing events * John Gould The birds of Australia; Supplement 1851–69. 1 vol. 81 plates; Artists: J. Gould and H. C. Richter; Lithographer: H. C. Richter * John Gould The birds of Asia; 1850-83 7 vols. 530 plates, Artists: J. Gould, H. C. Richter, W. Hart and J. Wolf; Lithographers:H. C. Richter and W. Hart * The Ibis