He studied biology intently and was already an accomplished naturalist and a published ornithologist. The genus was first described by the German ornithologist and herpetologist Hermann Schlegel in 1848. The specific name "schlegelii" honors Hermann Schlegel, who was a German ornithologist and herpetologist. Salim Ali, was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist, also known as the "birdman of India". She was the only child of biologist Hans-Wilhelm Koepcke and ornithologist Maria Koepcke. Luciano was an enthusiastic amateur ornithologist and an avid reader. His father was Paran Katar, renowned ornithologist and inventor. He was a published ornithologist, philatelist, conchologist, sports enthusiast, and self-styled wrestling coach. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary named after the ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali. He was the older brother of ornithologist and writer Edmund Selous. He was a noted ornithologist, especially in bird photography. Periglis Cottage was the home of St Agnes's resident ornithologist Hilda M. Quick. The kea was described by ornithologist John Gould in 1856. The pronghorn was first officially described by American ornithologist George Ord in 1815. Weathers is also a keen ornithologist.