Montana Bird Records Committee records
Scope and Contents
The Montana Bird Records Committee records cover the organization from the time of their inception. Please note the types of birds covered in the reports vary from year to year, depending on their status as a rare bird. Please visit the Montana Bird Advocacy website for the current listing of rare birds in the state.
Dates
- Creation: 1991-2021
Creator
- Montana Bird Records Committee (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Historical Note
The Montana Bird Records Committee was formed in 1991 to objectively evaluate reports of rare birds. The MBRC has three main functions: (1) to evaluate written reports and supporting documentation for the occurrence of rare birds and other unusual observations (e.g., out-of-season or outside normal range within the state) in Montana; (2) to maintain an official list of Montana birds; and (3) to maintain an official tally of the number of accepted records for each “rare” species (i.e., species documented 20 or fewer times in the state).
To be included in the Montana Bird Distribution database, the MBRC requires written reports for all bird species documented 20 or fewer times in the state.
Extent
2 linear feet (5 boxes)
Abstract
Montana Bird Records Committee (1991-2019) consist of yearly reports of all rare and/or previously undocumented Montana Bird Observations, including observer reports and photographs. Also included are member meeting minutes, committee decisions regarding bird reports, and committee member names.
Arrangement
The records have been kepts in the original arrangement as put on them by the MBRC. Folder titles were also retained from those assigned by the creator. Records are broken down by year.
Physical Location
99:3-4
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition information available upon request.
- Title
- Guide to the Montana Bird Records Committee records 1991-2019
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Anneliese Warhank
- Date
- 2019
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Montana Historical Society, Research Center Archives Repository
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