Maria Koepcke
(1924-1971)
20th-century German and Peruvian ornithologist
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Maria Koepcke (15 May 1924 – 24 December 1971) was a German ornithologist known for her work with Neotropical bird species. Koepcke was a well-respected authority in South American ornithology in a time when the field was largely dominated by men and her work is still referenced today. For her efforts, she is commemorated in the scientific names of four Peruvian bird species and, along with her husband, a Peruvian lizard species.
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15 May 1924 Germany
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24 December 1971 (aged 47) Amazon rainforest, Peru
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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