John Hamel Elgood

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John Hamel Elgood (1909-1998) was British ornithologist.

He was the founder of Nigerian Ornithologists' Society.

Taxon authored: Malimbus ibadanensis . [1]

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References

  1. "Malimbus ibadanensis Elgood, 1958". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 7 August 2020.