Roxie Collie S. Laybourne (1910-2003), identifying bird feathers, c. 1944

Object Details

Date
1944
c 1944
Subject
Laybourne, Roxie C. 1910-2003
United States National Museum Division of Birds
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bird and Mammal Laboratories
Notes
Also known as: [SPI_5758]
Summary
Ornithologist Roxie Collie S. Laybourne (1910-2003) worked in the Division of Birds at the United States National Museum and with the Bird and Mammal Laboratories, Fish and Wildlife Service. In the 1960s, Laybourne created the field of forensic ornithology, studying minute fragments of bird feathers in order to identify which birds were ingested into aircraft engines, often causing crashes. The field expanded to cover endangered species and criminal investigations.
Cite as
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-086, Image No. SIA2009-0709
Repository Loc.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Topic
Ornithology
Forensic ornithology
Data Source
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Local number
SIA Acc. 04-086 [SIA2009-0709]
Type
Black-and-white photographs
Restrictions & Rights
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Record ID
siris_arc_308449