Collections

The bird collection consists of over 30,000 study skins as well as 4,000 egg sets and 1,000 skeletons. The majority of specimens come from Ohio, covering more than a century of ornithological exploration. Other geographic strengths of the collection include western North America, Panama and Africa.

The collection continues to grow, and specimens added since 2006 include spread wings and tissue samples.

Individuals or groups wishing to view the collection should make arrangements with the curator.

Researchers wishing to visit the collection, loan specimens, loan tissue subsamples, or sample feathers should contact the curator; all requests are subject to review to determine the validity of the research project as well as the investigator's research qualifications. Destructive sampling is generally only provided to institutions and individuals who themselves contribute to natural history collections.

Please contact Dr. Andy Jones at 216-231-4600 ext. 3332 or by email at ajones@cmnh.org