Black Crowned Night Heron

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a taxidermy bird mounted on a rectangular stone base, against a background of wood paneling. The bird stands upright, displaying a combination of gray, black, and white plumage. Its beak is long and pointed, and the eyes are closed, giving it a serene and lifelike appearance. The detailed feathers cover the body, underlined by darker feathers on the wings. The base rests on a dark cloth, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the stone and the bird, highlighting its intricate features.

The image depicts a taxidermy bird mounted on a rectangular stone base, against a background of wood paneling. The bird stands upright, displaying a combination of gray, black, and white plumage. Its beak is long and pointed, and the eyes are closed, giving it a serene and lifelike appearance. The detailed feathers cover the body, underlined by darker feathers on the wings. The base rests on a dark cloth, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the stone and the bird, highlighting its intricate features.

Name/Title

Black Crowned Night Heron

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.169

Description

FULL MOUNT Kingdom: Animalia (Animals) Class: Aves (Birds) Sex of Specimen: Unknown

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

HERON

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 12, 1978