Bufflehead

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a lifelike taxidermied bird mounted on a small wooden base placed against a wooden wall, creating a naturalistic display setting. The bird features a striking plumage pattern, with black and white colors adorning its body. The head is predominantly black, contrasted by a prominent white patch extending from the back of its neck to the lower face, creating a bold visual distinction. The bird's body is largely white, with some black markings on the wings, enhancing its contrasting appearance. Its eye appears round and attentive, enclosed within the dark face color, providing the bird with a keen expression. The positioning of the bird suggests that its creators have aimed to capture an alert and lifelike posture, adding to the realistic qualities of the taxidermy work. The wooden wall acts as a simple, natural backdrop that complements the bird's striking coloration without distraction. The wooden base, slightly elevated, gives a sense of the bird being perched naturally, even though it is a static representation.

The image shows a lifelike taxidermied bird mounted on a small wooden base placed against a wooden wall, creating a naturalistic display setting. The bird features a striking plumage pattern, with black and white colors adorning its body. The head is predominantly black, contrasted by a prominent white patch extending from the back of its neck to the lower face, creating a bold visual distinction. The bird's body is largely white, with some black markings on the wings, enhancing its contrasting appearance. Its eye appears round and attentive, enclosed within the dark face color, providing the bird with a keen expression. The positioning of the bird suggests that its creators have aimed to capture an alert and lifelike posture, adding to the realistic qualities of the taxidermy work. The wooden wall acts as a simple, natural backdrop that complements the bird's striking coloration without distraction. The wooden base, slightly elevated, gives a sense of the bird being perched naturally, even though it is a static representation.

Name/Title

Bufflehead

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.68

Description

Bufflehead/Full mount 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 18, 1978