Rick,
Yes, J.J. Audubon named the bird after Thomas Bewick, a personal friend, and
well-known artist.
See: The Dictionary of American Bird Names by Ernest A. Choate, c. 1985.
Paul Sullivan
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Subject: Bewick
Date: Thu Mar 26 2020 13:37 pm
From: rick.mark1217 AT gmail.com
Speaking of Bewick�s wren, I assume this bird was named after Thomas Bewick,
correct?
http://www.bewicksociety.org/i...
If you don�t know who Thomas Bewick was, check him out. Incredible 18th century
British naturalist and wildlife illustrator. Imagine creating these fantastic
images on blocks of wood!
Rick
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