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Embothrium sericum var. [Yellow-tufted honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops) and Pink spider flower (Grevillea sericea)] Major Ross

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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/22544397

Description

Yellow-tufted honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops) and Pink spider flower (Grevillea sericea). Bird specimen depicted perched on the branch of Grevillea.

Major Robert Ross (1740-1794) was the first Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales under Governor Phillip. He left the colony for England in December 1794.

Title supplied by Library. Former titles - [Yellow-tufted Honeyeater (Meliphaga melanops)] Embothrium sericum var. Major Ross.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Australia

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Birds
Flowers

Category

Glossary
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