Roger Tory Peterson
Roger Tory Peterson | |
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| Born | August 28, 1908 Jamestown, New York |
| Died | July 28, 1996 (aged 87) Old Lyme, Connecticut |
| Occupation | author, illustrator, naturalist, ornithologist |
| Nationality | American |
| Subject | Birds |
| Notable works | Wild America, The Peterson Field Guides |
Roger Tory Peterson (August 28, 1908 – July 28, 1996) was an American naturalist, conservationist, citizen scientist ornithologist, artist and illustrator, educator, and a founder of the 20th-century environmental movement, where he was an inspiration for many.