Description: (Ornithologist)
Alfred Newton was a renowned English zoologist and ornithologist who made significant contributions to the field of ornithology. He held the position of Professor of Comparative Anatomy at Cambridge University for more than four decades. Newton was a prolific author, known for works such as the Dictionary of Birds and contributions to the Encyclopædia Britannica on ornithology. He also served as an editor for the journal Ibis. Newton received prestigious awards such as the Royal Medal of the Royal Society and the Gold Medal of the Linnaean Society in recognition of his expertise. Furthermore, he played a crucial role in establishing the British Ornithologists Union.