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Tropic bird [Phaethon rubricauda] 2 1/4 less N[atura]l Size

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Date

[ca 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/22870661

Description

Tropic bird (Phaethon rubricauda). Specimen depicted in flight.

This watercolour appears to have been mounted upside down in the album, based on orientation of original annotation now found in upper margin.

Title supplied by Library incorporating transcription from item.

Image Licence

All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Australia

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Tags

Birds

Category

Glossary
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