About John McKean
Lived 1941 – 1996 (aged 54–55). John McKean was an Australian ornithologist and naturalist.
John Leonard McKean (1941 – 16 February 1996) was an Australian ornithologist. He published around 100 scientific papers on birds and bats. He was a bird and bat bander and major contributor to the Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme.
As well as being a professional ornithologist with the CSIRO's Division of Wildlife Research, McKean was an enthusiastic twitcher, holding the record for the highest number of species of Australian birds seen in one year, 535, until 1979 when this was surpassed by Roy Wheeler. He was also involved with the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union's Atlas of Australian Birds project.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McKean?
Australian ornithologist
When was John McKean born?
John McKean was born in 1941.
When did John McKean die?
John McKean died in 1996.
What was John McKean's occupation?
John McKean was an ornithologist and naturalist.
What nationality was John McKean?
John McKean was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McKean (ornithologist)
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