Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts two stuffed birds perched on a small wooden branch, set against a dark background with a hint of pink on the side. The bird in the foreground has a brown and white speckled plumage with a large, prominent beak, while the bird in the background displays a darker, almost black coloration with some white patches and a touch of red near its chest. Both birds have been meticulously positioned, likely for display or educational purposes, with a tag attached to the base of the wooden mount, indicating some form of identification or cataloging. The setup suggests an exhibit in a museum or educational setting dedicated to ornithology, emphasizing the preservation and study of avian species. The overall composition highlights the birds' physical characteristics, inviting viewers to appreciate the diversity of birdlife, albeit in a preserved form. The lighting casts soft shadows, bringing out the texture of the birds' feathers and the bark on the branch, adding depth to the visual presentation.

The image depicts two stuffed birds perched on a small wooden branch, set against a dark background with a hint of pink on the side. The bird in the foreground has a brown and white speckled plumage with a large, prominent beak, while the bird in the background displays a darker, almost black coloration with some white patches and a touch of red near its chest. Both birds have been meticulously positioned, likely for display or educational purposes, with a tag attached to the base of the wooden mount, indicating some form of identification or cataloging. The setup suggests an exhibit in a museum or educational setting dedicated to ornithology, emphasizing the preservation and study of avian species. The overall composition highlights the birds' physical characteristics, inviting viewers to appreciate the diversity of birdlife, albeit in a preserved form. The lighting casts soft shadows, bringing out the texture of the birds' feathers and the bark on the branch, adding depth to the visual presentation.

Name/Title

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.362

Description

Rose breasted Grosbeak/Full mount Sex of Specimen: Female

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978

Relationships

Related Places

Place

County

Andrew County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1950-05-10 Collected by: Fw. Reno & Roy Coy