Phoebe Snetsinger
(1931-1999)
American birder
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Phoebe Snetsinger, née Burnett (June 9, 1931 – November 23, 1999), was an American birder famous for having seen and documented birds of 8,398 different species, at the time, more than anyone else in history and the first person to see more than 8,000. Her memoir, Birding on Borrowed Time, explores this achievement. She traveled the world multiple times to find birds in their habitats. She was described as having had an excellent memory, and a strong competitive spirit.
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9 June 1931 Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
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| Died |
23 November 1999 (aged 68) Madagascar
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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