Richard C. Banks
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| Born |
April 19, 1931 Steubenville, Ohio |
| Residence | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Nationality | US |
| Fields | Zoology; Ornithology |
| Institutions | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Smithsonian Institution |
| Alma mater |
Ohio State University University of California, Berkeley |
| Doctoral advisor | Alden H. Miller |
| Known for | founder, Ornithological Council |
Richard Charles Banks, Ph.D. (born April 19, 1931) is an American author, ornithologist and Emeritus Research Zoologist on staff with the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center run by the U.S. Geological Survey and stationed at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. He is the founder of the Ornithological Council and known for his study of the migratory systems, patterns, and geographic variations of North American birds, primarily focusing on the research and analysis of white-fronted geese.
In 2011, Banks was named to the Smithsonian's newly created Hall of Fame, established by the Department of Vertebrate, Zoology. The honor was made in recognition of Banks as one of the most influential ornithologists associated with the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).
Richard Charles Banks was born on April 19, 1931 in Steubenville, Ohio. He attended Steubenville High School, graduating in 1949.
During his youth, Banks participated in Eagle Scouts and enjoyed bird watching. He often participated with his father, who was an amateur birdwatcher and a member of the Wilson Ornithological Society. In 1953, Banks attended his first Wilson Ornithological Society meeting with his parents.
In fall 1949, Banks enrolled in classes at Ohio State University and participated in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). He graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Conservation, after which he joined the US Army in post-war South Korea, qualifying to serve in the Medical Service Corps, due to his training in biology.
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