Background
Burnham, William A. was born on October 5, 1947 in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. Son of William H. and Bertha (Nemier) Burnham.
Wildlife conservation organization executive
Burnham, William A. was born on October 5, 1947 in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. Son of William H. and Bertha (Nemier) Burnham.
Bachelor of Science, University Southern Colorado, 1973. Master of Science, Brigham Young University, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy, Colorado State University, 1984.
Technical associate, Cornell Univercity, Colorado and Idaho., 1974-1988;
director, World Center for Birds of Prey, Boise, Idaho., since 1984;
president, Chief Executive Officer, The Peregrine Fund, Boise, Idaho., since 1986. Adjunct faculty Boise State University, since 1986, trustee, since 1985. Board directors Philippine Eagle Foundation and Raptor Breeders Association.
Board advisors Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Member Cooper Ornithological Society, American Ornighologists' Union, Wilson Ornithological Society, Raptor Research Foundation, Arctic Institute of N. American, The Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club, The Wildlife Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Patricia Ann Wood, July 9, 1966. 1 child, Kurt Kristopher.