John W. Fitzpatrick
John Weaver Fitzpatrick | |
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Fitzpatrick in conversation with Bangalore birdwatchers after a talk about bird conservation in January 2017 | |
| Born | September 17, 1951 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Ornithology, Conservation |
| Employer | Cornell Lab of Ornithology |
| Known for | Conservation of Florida Scrub Jay, eBird |
| Awards | Brewster Medal, Eisenmann Medal |
| Website | Message on Cornell Lab of Ornithology |
John Weaver Fitzpatrick (born September 17, 1951, in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is an American ornithologist primarily known for his research work on the South American avifauna and for the conservation of the Florida scrub jay. He is currently the Louis Agassiz Fuertes Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York.