John Latham

John Latham

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John Latham was a British ornithologist who formally described the red goshawk in 1801, based on a drawing by convict artist Thomas Watling. His work in cataloging and studying various bird species significantly contributed to early ornithology and the understanding of Australia's unique avifauna.

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John Latham was a British ornithologist who used Watling's drawing to formally describe the red goshawk in 1801.

Going extinct ‘right under our noses’: the quiet plight of Australia’s rarest bird of prey | Australian bird of the year 2025
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06
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