Orchard Oriole

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a detailed taxidermy display of a bird perched on a simple wooden stand, which consists of a vertical support and a horizontal branch mounted on a square base. The bird is small, with vivid black and orange plumage, creating a striking contrast against its backdrop, which appears to be a black cloth that provides an elegant setting for the natural hues of the bird. This specimen is likely part of a museum collection or educational display, as indicated by the small, attached tag, which suggests cataloging or identification details. The composition highlights the bird’s lifelike posture and feather texture, allowing viewers to appreciate its intricate aesthetic and biological features. The surrounding environment is minimalistic, ensuring full attention is on the bird, allowing for an educational exploration of avian characteristics and taxidermy craftsmanship. Such displays often serve to educate audiences about biodiversity, conservation, and the artistic elements involved in preserving wildlife for study and appreciation.

The image depicts a detailed taxidermy display of a bird perched on a simple wooden stand, which consists of a vertical support and a horizontal branch mounted on a square base. The bird is small, with vivid black and orange plumage, creating a striking contrast against its backdrop, which appears to be a black cloth that provides an elegant setting for the natural hues of the bird. This specimen is likely part of a museum collection or educational display, as indicated by the small, attached tag, which suggests cataloging or identification details. The composition highlights the bird’s lifelike posture and feather texture, allowing viewers to appreciate its intricate aesthetic and biological features. The surrounding environment is minimalistic, ensuring full attention is on the bird, allowing for an educational exploration of avian characteristics and taxidermy craftsmanship. Such displays often serve to educate audiences about biodiversity, conservation, and the artistic elements involved in preserving wildlife for study and appreciation.

Name/Title

Orchard Oriole

Entry/Object ID

1976.1.189

Description

Orchard Oriole/Full mount Sex of Specimen: Male

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

Preparator: Ava Garber Date Prepared: 1976-08-01

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Agency

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1975-04-27 Collected by: Don Reynolds