Red Winged Blackbird

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a taxidermied bird positioned on a wooden base, set against a dark fabric background. The bird, displaying speckled brown and orange plumage, stands in a poised manner, as if observing its surroundings. Its sharp, pointed beak and attentive expression lend it a sense of quiet dignity and realism. The wooden base supports the bird with a rugged, natural branch that complements the earthy tones of the bird’s feathers. The dark, neutral backdrop enhances the contrast, allowing the intricate details and textures of the bird’s plumage to stand out prominently, emphasizing the delicate craftsmanship involved in its preservation.

The image showcases a taxidermied bird positioned on a wooden base, set against a dark fabric background. The bird, displaying speckled brown and orange plumage, stands in a poised manner, as if observing its surroundings. Its sharp, pointed beak and attentive expression lend it a sense of quiet dignity and realism. The wooden base supports the bird with a rugged, natural branch that complements the earthy tones of the bird’s feathers. The dark, neutral backdrop enhances the contrast, allowing the intricate details and textures of the bird’s plumage to stand out prominently, emphasizing the delicate craftsmanship involved in its preservation.

Name/Title

Red Winged Blackbird

Entry/Object ID

1974.1.129

Description

Red Winged Blackbird/Full mount/Immature/FEMALE Sex of Specimen: Male

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Lake

Horseshoe Lake

County

Buchanan County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1973-05-06 Collected by: Don Reynollds