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Roger Tory Peterson

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American ornithologist, naturalist and artist who published the first edition of A Field Guide to the Birds in 1934, developing the Peterson Identification System of clear illustrations and marked field marks that is credited as the first modern field guide.

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Birth Year
1908 1
Death Year
1996 1
Nationality
American 1
Defining Contribution
Invented the modern field-guide format with A Field Guide to the Birds (1934) and the Peterson Identification System of paired illustrations and marked field marks for quick visual identification. 1
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Developed

Publication of A Field Guide to the Birds, Milestones
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Birdwatching, Hobbies and Pastimes
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1. Roger Tory Peterson (Wikipedia)
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He developed the Peterson Identification System and is known for the clarity of both his illustrations of field guides and his delineation of relevant field marks.
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1. Roger Tory Peterson (Wikipedia)
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Died July 28, 1996.
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