Black Swift

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image presents a taxidermy bird with a brownish plumage, mounted on a simple wooden stand against a dark, fabric backdrop. The bird, positioned in a side profile, seems to have meticulously detailed feathers and a slightly iridescent sheen in its eye, giving it an exceptionally lifelike appearance. Its tail feathers are relaxed and extend outward, while its wings are closely aligned with its body, highlighting its streamlined form. The wooden stand, made from light-colored wood, supports the bird firmly, and features a small tag attached with a string, possibly indicating some information about the specimen. The dark background, seemingly made of cloth, enhances the focus on the taxidermy bird, creating a clear contrast that draws the viewer’s attention to the intricate details of the bird's preserved structure. The surrounding area appears to have some scattered specks, possibly dust or fibers, which might be accentuating the preserved and still nature of the setup.

The image presents a taxidermy bird with a brownish plumage, mounted on a simple wooden stand against a dark, fabric backdrop. The bird, positioned in a side profile, seems to have meticulously detailed feathers and a slightly iridescent sheen in its eye, giving it an exceptionally lifelike appearance. Its tail feathers are relaxed and extend outward, while its wings are closely aligned with its body, highlighting its streamlined form. The wooden stand, made from light-colored wood, supports the bird firmly, and features a small tag attached with a string, possibly indicating some information about the specimen. The dark background, seemingly made of cloth, enhances the focus on the taxidermy bird, creating a clear contrast that draws the viewer’s attention to the intricate details of the bird's preserved structure. The surrounding area appears to have some scattered specks, possibly dust or fibers, which might be accentuating the preserved and still nature of the setup.

Name/Title

Black Swift

Entry/Object ID

1978.1.143

Description

Black Swift/Full mount

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978