Brown headed Cowbird

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

In the image, there is a brown taxidermy bird, possibly a finch, displayed against a dark backdrop. The bird is mounted on a piece of cardboard with a small tag attached, indicating it might be part of a collection or exhibit. Its plumage is well-preserved, showing intricate patterns on its feathers despite the apparent age. The bird’s beak is pointed, and its eyes are slightly open, giving it a lifelike appearance. The background is plain and dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the bird, making it stand out more prominently within the frame, while the lighting casts subtle shadows beneath.

In the image, there is a brown taxidermy bird, possibly a finch, displayed against a dark backdrop. The bird is mounted on a piece of cardboard with a small tag attached, indicating it might be part of a collection or exhibit. Its plumage is well-preserved, showing intricate patterns on its feathers despite the apparent age. The bird’s beak is pointed, and its eyes are slightly open, giving it a lifelike appearance. The background is plain and dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the bird, making it stand out more prominently within the frame, while the lighting casts subtle shadows beneath.

Name/Title

Brown headed Cowbird

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.434

Description

Brown headed Cowbird/Full mount Sex of Specimen: Female

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

County

Buchanan County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1950-05-08 Collected by: F.W. Reno & Roy Coy