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Harrison Bruce Tordoff
Born 1923
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Check-list of the Birds of Kansas
"Check-list of the Birds of Kansas" by Harrison B. Tordoff is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This checklist serves as a detailed inventory of the bird species found in Kansas, highlighting their breeding status and distribution within the state. The work aims to address the gaps in knowledge about Kansas' avian population and serves as a valuable resource for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts. The opening of the book outlines the need for an updated checklist due to the stunted progress in ornithological studies in Kansas compared to other states. Tordoff notes the importance of accurate bird observation and record-keeping, encouraging students of ornithology to contribute to this knowledge base. He references previous works that have informed this checklist, indicating collaboration and the need for ongoing research in bird populations in Kansas.
Studies of Birds Killed in Nocturnal Migration
"Studies of Birds Killed in Nocturnal Migration" by Harrison B. Tordoff and Robert M. Mengel is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The work analyzes a collection of migrating birds that were killed by striking a television tower in Topeka, Kansas, during the autumn migration period of 1954. The authors explore various aspects of bird migration, including the environmental factors influencing these accidents and the implications for ornithological research. The opening of the book details the context in which the study was conducted, setting the stage by highlighting the increasing dangers migrating birds face today with man-made structures like television towers. It introduces the significant mortality events associated with poor weather conditions and accidents, particularly during nocturnal migration. The authors also discuss the historical context of bird mortality studies, emphasizing the potential value of the data provided by such large-scale accidents in enhancing our understanding of bird migration patterns, sex and age differentials among species, and other important ecological insights.