Eastern Meadowlark

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a taxidermied bird mounted on a wooden stand, set against a black background. The bird features striking yellow plumage on its breast and underbelly, with a black band across the chest. Its wings and head display mottled patterns of brown and white feathers. The bird is positioned with its beak open, giving a sense of liveliness despite its preserved state. Wire and tags are visible around its feet, securing it to the stand. The stand consists of a simple L-shaped wooden block attached to a flat base. The background is a dark, fabric-like material.

The image shows a taxidermied bird mounted on a wooden stand, set against a black background. The bird features striking yellow plumage on its breast and underbelly, with a black band across the chest. Its wings and head display mottled patterns of brown and white feathers. The bird is positioned with its beak open, giving a sense of liveliness despite its preserved state. Wire and tags are visible around its feet, securing it to the stand. The stand consists of a simple L-shaped wooden block attached to a flat base. The background is a dark, fabric-like material.

Name/Title

Eastern Meadowlark

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.408

Description

Eastern Meadowlark/Full mount/Head not finished

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

Preparator: Nolf

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978