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Identity area
Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Baily, William Shore
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Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
- William Shore-Baily
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Description area
Dates of existence
1866-1932
History
He was a British aviculturist and ornithologist. At age 23, he went to California, where he enjoyed both birdwatching and duck shooting. He also visited Brazil, Norway, Spain and other parts of Europe. He began keeping birds in captivity (1910) and building a collection of approximately 1,000 aviary specimens. The Avicultural Society awarded him 36 medals for his achievements in captive husbandry and bird breeding.