T. J. Roberts (ornithologist)

Thomas Jones Roberts (1924 – 2013) was a British ornithologist who was known for his work on the wildlife of Pakistan. Amongst his works are Mammals of Pakistan and Birds of Pakistan.

Early life

Roberts was born to Sir William Roberts, a civil servant who worked in the Indian Agriculture Service. He first came to the region in 1946.

Career

Roberts has been the managing director of Roberts Cotton Associates Ltd, a company founded by his father, since 1966.

Awards

• Sitara-e-Imtiaz (1994)
• Stamford Raffles Award (2002)
• World Wildlife Fund Award for Conservation Merit (thrice)

Bibliography

• Birds of Pakistan. 2 volumes. First edition: 1991
• The Mammals of Pakistan (1977)
• Butterflies of Pakistan (2001)
• Field Guide to the Small Mammals of Pakistan (2005)
• Field Guide to the Large and Medium-sized Mammals of Pakistan (2005)

References

External links

• Obituary Note