George Montagu (naturalist)

George Montagu
Born	1753 Lackham House, Wiltshire
Died	20 June 1815 Kingsbridge, Devon
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.