Myrtle Warbler

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a display of two stuffed birds, each mounted on a wooden base with branches for support. The birds are positioned on a simple platform, crafted from wooden pieces that have been assembled together. The birds showcase a mix of muted brown and gray plumage with striking yellow patches, which are prominently visible. Each bird has a string attached to its leg with a small white tag featuring a numerical code, possibly acting as an identifier for cataloging purposes. The backdrop is a plain, black fabric that helps accentuate the details and colors of the birds and the wooden display structure. This setup likely serves an educational or decorative function, possibly in a museum, educational setting, or personal collection, where the focus is on showcasing the details of these birds in a static and preserved form for study or display. The overall presentation is neat and precise, drawing attention to the meticulous preservation of the birds, highlighting both the artistry and scientific interest in avian specimens.

The image features a display of two stuffed birds, each mounted on a wooden base with branches for support. The birds are positioned on a simple platform, crafted from wooden pieces that have been assembled together. The birds showcase a mix of muted brown and gray plumage with striking yellow patches, which are prominently visible. Each bird has a string attached to its leg with a small white tag featuring a numerical code, possibly acting as an identifier for cataloging purposes. The backdrop is a plain, black fabric that helps accentuate the details and colors of the birds and the wooden display structure. This setup likely serves an educational or decorative function, possibly in a museum, educational setting, or personal collection, where the focus is on showcasing the details of these birds in a static and preserved form for study or display. The overall presentation is neat and precise, drawing attention to the meticulous preservation of the birds, highlighting both the artistry and scientific interest in avian specimens.

Name/Title

Myrtle Warbler

Entry/Object ID

1975.1.320

Description

Myrtle Warbler/Yellow rumped/Full mount1/MALE Sex of Specimen: Male

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

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

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

Pigeon Hill

County

Buchanan County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1974-04-22 Collected by: Don Reynolds