Franco Andrea Bonelli
Franco Andrea Bonelli | |
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Painting by Giovanni Battista Biscarra | |
| Born | 10 November 1784 |
| Died | 18 November 1830 (aged 46) |
| Education | National Museum of Natural History, France |
| Known for | Catalogue of the Birds of Piedmont, discovery of Bonelli's warbler and Bonelli's eagle |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Ornithology, Entomology |
| Institutions | University of Turin |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Bonelli |
Franco Andrea Bonelli (10 November 1784 – 18 November 1830) was an Italian ornithologist, entomologist and collector. He worked at the University of Turin and was involved in organizing the collections of the natural history museum. Bonelli's warbler (now split into two species) and Bonelli's eagle are named after him.