Dioscoro S. Rabor
Dioscoro Siarot Rabor (May 18, 1911–March 25, 1996), also known as Joe Rabor, was a Filipino ornithologist, zoologist, and conservationist. Known as the "Father of Philippine Wildlife Conservation", he led more than 50 wildlife expeditions in the Philippines, authored 87 scientific papers and articles, and described 69 new bird taxa and numerous mammal species.
Dioscoro S. Rabor | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 18, 1911 |
| Died | March 25, 1996 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Yale University |
| Spouse | Lina N. Florendo Rabor |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Ornithology, Zoology |
| Doctoral advisor | Sidney Dillon Ripley |
| Notable students | Angel C. Alcala |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Rabor |
In 1965, he brought public attention to the endangered status of the Philippine Eagle.
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