Benjamin Leadbeater

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Benjamin Leadbeater (1760 – 1837) was a British naturalist, ornithologist and taxidermist.

Benjamin Leadbeater was a renowned merchant of natural history materials in London. His shop is located at 19 Brewer Street, Piccadilly.

Several species are named in his honour, including the Southern Ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri), Leadbeater's Cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri) and Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri).

[edit] References

  • Bo Beolens et Michael Watkins (2003). Whose Bird ? Common Bird Names and the People They Commemorate. Yale University Press (New Haven et Londres).
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