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Thomas Caverhill Jerdon

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British zoologist, botanist, and physician (1811-1872)

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Thomas Caverhill Jerdon was an English physician, zoologist and botanist. He was a pioneering ornithologist who described numerous species of birds in India.

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Jerdon (second from left) and other naturalists[4]Jerdon (second from left) and other naturalists[4]Dedication page from the Birds of IndiaDedication page from the Birds of IndiaJerdonia indicaJerdonia indicaImpatiens jerdoniae was named after Flora Jerdon by Robert WightImpatiens jerdoniae was named after Flora Jerdon by Robert WightPhoto of grave in West Norwood cemetery paid for by subscriptions raised by Henry Dresser. The grave no longer exists.Photo of grave in West Norwood cemetery paid for by subscriptions raised by Henry Dresser. The grave no longer exists.Cover of the Birds of IndiaCover of the Birds of India

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Thomas Caverhill Jerdon was an English physician, zoologist and botanist. He was a pioneering ornithologist who described numerous species of birds in India. Several species of plants and birds including Jerdon's baza, Jerdon's leafbird, Jerdon's bushlark, Jerdon's nightjar, Jerdon's courser, Jerdon's babbler and Jerdon's bush chat are named after him.

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Lived 1811 to 1872 · aged 60
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