Gray Cat Bird

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a taxidermied bird with grey feathers perched on a slender branch that is mounted on a rectangular wooden base, set against a plain, dark background. The bird’s beak is slightly open, and it appears to be looking upwards, conveying a sense of alertness or curiosity. The texture of the bird’s feathers is visible, showing intricate details, and the branch is attached to the base with metal wires, providing stability while maintaining a natural appearance. The overall composition highlights the bird prominently against the simple backdrop, emphasizing its delicate form and lifelike posture.

The image shows a taxidermied bird with grey feathers perched on a slender branch that is mounted on a rectangular wooden base, set against a plain, dark background. The bird’s beak is slightly open, and it appears to be looking upwards, conveying a sense of alertness or curiosity. The texture of the bird’s feathers is visible, showing intricate details, and the branch is attached to the base with metal wires, providing stability while maintaining a natural appearance. The overall composition highlights the bird prominently against the simple backdrop, emphasizing its delicate form and lifelike posture.

Name/Title

Gray Cat Bird

Entry/Object ID

1974.1.134

Description

Gray Cat Bird/Full mount

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 25, 1978

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Location

Honey Creek Conservation Area

County

Andrew County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1973-05-09 Collected by: Don Reynolds