George Montagu | |
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Born | 1753 Lackham House, Wiltshire |
Died | 20 June 1815 |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Ornithological Dictionary Montagu's harrier |
Spouse | Ann Courtenay |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Ornithology |
George Montagu (1753 – 20 June 1815) was an English army officer and naturalist. He was known for his pioneering Ornithological Dictionary of 1802, which for the first time accurately defined the status of Britain's birds. He is remembered today for species such as the Montagu's harrier, named after him.