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Scaphorhynchus mexicanus (33). Lafs.? Kisskidee. Tyrannrula (4)

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Date

[Between 1853 and 1856]

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/22893037

Description

Two watercolours attached to one sheet. On the left is a Central American bird with brown plumage and pale yellow on breast and underparts. The crown has a distinctive narrow circle of white and white striped pattern. The thick bill is black as are the cheeks. A black speckled stripe extends from the bill below the eye to the back of the head. The wings are brown edged with orange (on shoulder) and edged with white at lower edge. On the right is a flycatcher with dusky brown plumage.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

South America

Tags

Birds

Category

Glossary
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