ANHINGA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a taxidermied bird resembling a heron, positioned on a wooden stand. The bird is mounted on a piece of wood, which is supported by a vertical plank attached to a flat base. Its feathers have a striking pattern, with dark hues and lighter streaks, particularly around the wings and body. The bird's neck curves gracefully, and the head is held parallel to the ground, facing forward. It stands against a background of wooden panels which display natural wood grain. The base rests on a dark fabric, providing contrast to the overall scene.

The image depicts a taxidermied bird resembling a heron, positioned on a wooden stand. The bird is mounted on a piece of wood, which is supported by a vertical plank attached to a flat base. Its feathers have a striking pattern, with dark hues and lighter streaks, particularly around the wings and body. The bird's neck curves gracefully, and the head is held parallel to the ground, facing forward. It stands against a background of wooden panels which display natural wood grain. The base rests on a dark fabric, providing contrast to the overall scene.

Name/Title

ANHINGA

Entry/Object ID

517/11106

Description

WATER TURKEY OR SNAKE BIRD Kingdom: Animalia (Animals) Class: Aves (Birds) Sex of Specimen: Male

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

ANHINGA

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 12, 1978