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He was born in Massachusetts , but later moved to Wyoming and finally California . He spent many years on whaling ships, but became fascinated by Bird s after acquiring his first bird book in 1876.

By then retired, he became a foremost authority on the Avifauna of California and Baja California .

Belding's Yellowthroat was named by Robert Ridgway in his honour.