American Robin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a taxidermied bird, mounted on a small wooden display stand, which has a rectangular base and a vertical support made of wood, with a cylindrical wrapping that resembles tree bark. The bird, which appears to be a small to medium-sized passerine, has predominantly brown plumage with subtle variations in the shades of its feathers, especially around its wings and tail. Its head is turned slightly to the side, and its closed eyes and fixed posture suggest it is intricately preserved for display or educational purposes. A small tag hangs from the wooden perch by a piece of string, indicating some categorization or identification details. The background is a simple, dark fabric that contrasts with the lighter colors of the bird and wooden stand, providing a neutral backdrop that directs focus toward the specimen itself.

The image shows a taxidermied bird, mounted on a small wooden display stand, which has a rectangular base and a vertical support made of wood, with a cylindrical wrapping that resembles tree bark. The bird, which appears to be a small to medium-sized passerine, has predominantly brown plumage with subtle variations in the shades of its feathers, especially around its wings and tail. Its head is turned slightly to the side, and its closed eyes and fixed posture suggest it is intricately preserved for display or educational purposes. A small tag hangs from the wooden perch by a piece of string, indicating some categorization or identification details. The background is a simple, dark fabric that contrasts with the lighter colors of the bird and wooden stand, providing a neutral backdrop that directs focus toward the specimen itself.

Name/Title

American Robin

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.534

Description

American Robin/Albino

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 12, 1981