Walter Buller
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For the bridge writer and player, see Walter Buller (bridge).
Sir Walter Lawry Buller KCMG (9 October 1838 – 19 July 1906) was a New Zealand lawyer and naturalist who was a dominant figure in New Zealand ornithology. His book, A History of the Birds of New Zealand, first published in 1873, was published as an enlarged version in 1888 and became a New Zealand classic.
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Sir Walter Buller | |
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Born | Walter Lawry Buller (1838-10-09)9 October 1838 Pakanae, Hokianga, New Zealand |
Died | 19 July 1906(1906-07-19) (aged 67) Fleet, Hampshire, England |
Education | Wesley College, Auckland |
Known for | New Zealand ornithology, A History of the Birds of New Zealand |
Spouse | Charlotte Mair |
Children | Four |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Law, ornithology |
Author abbrev. (zoology) | Buller |
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