John B. Cox Explained

John B. Cox is a British-born ornithologist,[1] who emigrated to Australia in 1968.

The hybrid shorebird Cox's sandpiper was named after him by Shane Parker.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Apparent Broad Billed Sandpiper in Nova-Scotia. Ian McLaran and Blake Maybank. 46. 1. 48–50. North American Birds. Spring 1992.
  2. Shane A. Parker . 1982 . A new sandpiper of the genus Calidris. South Australian Naturalist . 56 . 63 .

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