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7. Monasa Belli. Sclater. sp. nov!

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Date

[185-]

Artist

Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky (1828-1868)

Collective Title

[Tempsky, Gustavus Ferdinand von] 1828-1868, attributed works:[Central American birds 1856? Painted by Charles Napier Bell?]

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22660572

Description

Drawing of a nunbird on a branch. Possibly the black-fronted nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons) or similar. The plumage is dull slatey black with an iridescent green tinge on the lower breast; tail feathers are black. The bill is a distinctive red, rather slender and decurved. The eye is black.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Central America

Tags

Birds

Category

Glossary
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