Roger Tory Peterson Biography
Naturalist / Artist
Roger Tory Peterson was an artist and avid birder who revolutionized the world of bird-watching when he published his Field Guide to Birds in 1934. His detailed paintings and a simplified method of identifying birds helped to make birding a popular hobby. The guide was so successful that Peterson's system was applied to all manner of flora and fauna.Extra credit: Before Peterson came along, the world's reigning painter of birds was John J. Audubon.
Four Good Links
Peterson Online
Great birding resource, especially for beginners
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History
Events schedules, exhibit descriptions and education programs
Roger Tory Peterson
Background from his publishers at Houghton-Mifflin
Roger Tory Peterson
Profile and tribute from the National Wildlife Federation
Vital Stats
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Death
Best Known As
The author of Field Guide to Birds
