Background
Rand, Austin Loomer was born on December 16, 1905 in Kennville, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Stanley Bayard and Carrie (Forsythe) Rand.
Rand, Austin Loomer was born on December 16, 1905 in Kennville, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Stanley Bayard and Carrie (Forsythe) Rand.
Bachelor of Science, Acadia University, 1927. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1931. Doctor of Science, Acadia University, 1961.
With American Museum of Natural History, 1929-1942, research associate, 1937-1941. With National Museum of Canada, 1942-1947, acting chief division of biology, 1945-1947. Curator of birds Field Museum of Natural History, 1947-1954, chief curator zoology, 1955-1970.
Research associate Archbold Biological Station, 1971-1982.
Exploration and research in Philippines, also in Madagascar, Dutch New Guinea, Papula, North America, Central America. Member of advisory board Archbold Expeditions., past vice president
Ornithological editor Canadian Field Naturalist, 1942-1947.
Fellow American Ornithologists Union (president 1962-1964).
Married Rheua Medden, August 15, 1931. Children: Austin Stanley, William Medden.