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Alcedo [Sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus)]

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Date

[ca 1788-1790]

Artist

George Raper (1769-1796)

Collective Title

Raper, George, 1769-1797: Birds of Australia and South Seas. Original drawings 1788-90. From E. Cane

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22335100

Description

Sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus). Specimen depicted perched on a branch above water.

Title supplied by Library incorporating transcription from item. Former title - Alcedo [Sacred Kingfisher (Halcyon sanctus)]

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Lord Howe Island, Australia

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Tags

Birds

Category

Glossary
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