Hans-Werner Berlepsc German ornithologist Date of Birth: 29.07.1850 Country: Germany

Content:

1. Hans Hermann Carl Ludwig von Berlepsch
2. Early Life and Education
3. Bird Collection and Legacy
4. Ornithological Contributions
5. - Parotia berlepschi (Berlepsch's Six-plumed Bird-of-Paradise)

Hans Hermann Carl Ludwig von Berlepsch

Hans Hermann Carl Ludwig von Berlepsch was a renowned German ornithologist who dedicated his life to studying birds.

Early Life and Education

Born in 1850, Berlepsch pursued zoology at the University of Halle. His inherited wealth enabled him to fund bird collectors in South America, including the notable Herman von Ihering.

Bird Collection and Legacy

Berlepsch's passion for birds extended to amassing an impressive collection of over 55,000 specimens. Upon his passing, this extraordinary collection was acquired by the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History in Frankfurt am Main.

Ornithological Contributions

Berlepsch's contributions to ornithology are remarkable. Several bird species bear his name, including:

- Parotia berlepschi (Berlepsch's Six-plumed Bird-of-Paradise)

- Crypturellus berlepschi (Berlepsch's Tinamou)
- Chaetocercus berlepschi (Berlepsch's Woodstar)

Additionally, the bird genus Berlepschia (woodcreepers) was named in his honor.

Zoology