White throated Sparrow

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a taxidermy display of a bird, likely a sparrow, positioned on a wooden stand set against a dark backdrop. The bird is shown with its detailed plumage, featuring brown and gray shades with some distinctive white and yellow markings on its head. Its body is carefully perched on a sculpted twig, securely fastened to the rectangular base, which is crafted from light-colored wood. The texture and layers of the bird's feathers are well-preserved, offering a realistic and lifelike appearance. This setup highlights the artistry involved in taxidermy, emphasizing the bird's natural posture and anatomy. The bird's vibrant colors and intricate details stand out vividly against the plain, dark background, drawing attention to its lifelike craftsmanship and precision. A small tag is visible on the base, suggesting it may contain information about the specimen or its origin. The overall arrangement and lighting create a solemn yet educational display, celebrating the beauty and intricacy of avian life through taxidermy.

The image depicts a taxidermy display of a bird, likely a sparrow, positioned on a wooden stand set against a dark backdrop. The bird is shown with its detailed plumage, featuring brown and gray shades with some distinctive white and yellow markings on its head. Its body is carefully perched on a sculpted twig, securely fastened to the rectangular base, which is crafted from light-colored wood. The texture and layers of the bird's feathers are well-preserved, offering a realistic and lifelike appearance. This setup highlights the artistry involved in taxidermy, emphasizing the bird's natural posture and anatomy. The bird's vibrant colors and intricate details stand out vividly against the plain, dark background, drawing attention to its lifelike craftsmanship and precision. A small tag is visible on the base, suggesting it may contain information about the specimen or its origin. The overall arrangement and lighting create a solemn yet educational display, celebrating the beauty and intricacy of avian life through taxidermy.

Name/Title

White throated Sparrow

Entry/Object ID

1975.1.322

Description

White throated Sparrow/Full mount Sex of Specimen: Male

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

Preparator: Ralph Velich Date Prepared: 1975-01-10

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Location

Honey Creek Conservation Area

County

Andrew County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1974-04-19 Collected by: Don Reynolds