What is hans-wilhelm koepcke?

Hans-Wilhelm Koepcke was a German ornithologist who was born on February 17, 1914, in Wallhalben, Germany. He was known for his extensive research and study of birds and their behavior, particularly in South America.

Koepcke received his doctorate in zoology from the University of Frankfurt in 1940, and he was then enlisted into the German army to serve in World War II. After the war, he moved to Peru in 1948 to work as a researcher at the Museo de Historia Natural in Lima.

In 1960, Koepcke and his wife, Maria, were on a flight to Pucallpa, Peru, when their plane crashed in the Amazon rainforest. Koepcke was the only survivor, and he had to walk for 10 days before being rescued. His wife and 91 other passengers and crew members died in the crash.

After the accident, Koepcke continued his research, focusing on the study of bird behavior and bird migration. He discovered several new species of birds, and his research was published in numerous scientific journals.

Koepcke died on December 25, 2000, at the age of 86. He is remembered for his contributions to the field of ornithology and his dedication to the study and conservation of birds.