Indigo Bunting

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a vivid blue bird perched on a wooden stand against a black backdrop. The bird has a striking cobalt blue plumage with hints of black and gray in its feathers, accentuating its vibrant appearance. Its beak is short and stout, typical of seed-eating birds. The stand on which the bird rests is made of light-colored wood and consists of a vertical post supported by a square base. A small branch attached to the post serves as the perch for the bird. There is a tag tied to the branch, featuring handwritten text, though the details are not clear at this distance. The black backdrop emphasizes the vivid colors of the bird, making it the focal point of the image. The overall composition suggests a display, possibly for educational or decorative purposes, with the bird carefully positioned to highlight its features.

The image features a vivid blue bird perched on a wooden stand against a black backdrop. The bird has a striking cobalt blue plumage with hints of black and gray in its feathers, accentuating its vibrant appearance. Its beak is short and stout, typical of seed-eating birds. The stand on which the bird rests is made of light-colored wood and consists of a vertical post supported by a square base. A small branch attached to the post serves as the perch for the bird. There is a tag tied to the branch, featuring handwritten text, though the details are not clear at this distance. The black backdrop emphasizes the vivid colors of the bird, making it the focal point of the image. The overall composition suggests a display, possibly for educational or decorative purposes, with the bird carefully positioned to highlight its features.

Name/Title

Indigo Bunting

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.432

Description

Indigo Bunting/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 26, 1978