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James Bond, American ornithologist and zoologist (died 1989)

Historical image related to James Bond, American ornithologist and zoologist (died 1989) from January 4, 1900

James Bond (ornithologist)

American ornithologist and inspiration for the name of the fictional spy

James Bond was an American ornithologist and expert on the birds of the Caribbean, having written the definitive book on the subject: Birds of the West Indies, first published in 1936. He served as a curator of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. He is the namesake…
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January 4

Day of the year

January 4 is the fourth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 361 days remain until the end of the year.
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