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Jon C. Barlow
An accomplished ornithologist and natural history scholar, he spent decades studying birds and helping shape museum and university collections. His work on species such as the Bell’s Vireo remains a notable part of his legacy.
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Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon
by Jon C. Barlow
About the author
Jon C. Barlow, also known as Jon Charles Barlow, was a Canadian-based ornithologist, curator, researcher, editor, and professor. Sources describe him as an eminent bird expert whose long career included major roles at the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto.
He was born in 1935 and died in 2009 after living with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to his research and teaching, he was remembered for his service to professional ornithological organizations and for the lasting impression he made on colleagues and students.
Barlow is credited with books and scholarly work on birds and natural history, including Natural History of the Bell Vireo. For readers drawn to field biology, museum science, and careful observation of the natural world, his work reflects a lifetime of close attention to birds.