HERON

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a taxidermy bird, likely a heron or egret, positioned on a flat, stone-like base. The bird is notable for its detailed plumage, showcasing shades of brown and gray with distinctive patterns. Its beak is long and black, contrasting with the lighter feathers on its head. The bird is placed against a backdrop of wooden paneling, with the wood grain running vertically, adding a warm tone to the setting. A metal handle is visible on the left side of the wooden background, which provides context to the environment, suggesting an indoor display or storage space. A small tag is attached to the base, indicating some form of identification or classification. The black cloth beneath the bird adds a rich contrast to the composition, highlighting the naturalistic textures and colors of the bird and its surroundings.

The image displays a taxidermy bird, likely a heron or egret, positioned on a flat, stone-like base. The bird is notable for its detailed plumage, showcasing shades of brown and gray with distinctive patterns. Its beak is long and black, contrasting with the lighter feathers on its head. The bird is placed against a backdrop of wooden paneling, with the wood grain running vertically, adding a warm tone to the setting. A metal handle is visible on the left side of the wooden background, which provides context to the environment, suggesting an indoor display or storage space. A small tag is attached to the base, indicating some form of identification or classification. The black cloth beneath the bird adds a rich contrast to the composition, highlighting the naturalistic textures and colors of the bird and its surroundings.

Name/Title

HERON

Entry/Object ID

517/11268

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