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Richard Holmes

American ornithologist

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Richard Holmes was an American zoologist, ornithologist, biologist and university teacher.

Richard T. Holmes is an American ornithologist. He was the 2002 recipient of the Cooper Ornithological Society’s Loye and Alden Miller Research Award, which is given in recognition of lifetime achievement in ornithological research. He was also awarded the 2002 Margaret Morse Nice Medal by the Wilson Ornithological Society.

Holmes has authored a book called Hubbard Brook-The Story of a Forest Ecosystem with Gene E. Likens.

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Important facts

Nationality
Education
University of California
Positions held
Professor emeritus
Awards
Brewster Medal; Loye and Alden Miller Research Award; Margaret Morse Nice Medal

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Holmes?

American ornithologist

What was Richard Holmes's occupation?

Richard Holmes was a zoologist, ornithologist, biologist and university teacher.

What nationality was Richard Holmes?

Richard Holmes was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Holmes

· Wikidata: Q7326514

· DBpedia: Richard T. Holmes

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