Red Crossbill

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a bird perched on a wooden stand with a yellow horizontal bar, set against a dark, likely black, backdrop. The bird displays a striking mix of yellow and brown plumage, suggesting a distinct yet natural coloration. It appears to have a finely shaped beak, which may be indicative of its species' feeding habits or habitat preferences. The wooden perch is simple in design and is mounted on a square base for stability. The overall scene is minimalistic, focusing attention on the bird and its posture, suggesting this is likely a controlled environment, possibly for study or display.

The image features a bird perched on a wooden stand with a yellow horizontal bar, set against a dark, likely black, backdrop. The bird displays a striking mix of yellow and brown plumage, suggesting a distinct yet natural coloration. It appears to have a finely shaped beak, which may be indicative of its species' feeding habits or habitat preferences. The wooden perch is simple in design and is mounted on a square base for stability. The overall scene is minimalistic, focusing attention on the bird and its posture, suggesting this is likely a controlled environment, possibly for study or display.

Name/Title

Red Crossbill

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.398

Description

Red Crossbill/Full mount Sex of Specimen: Female

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978