Roseate Spoonbill

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a taxidermy bird mounted on a circular base, set against a wood paneled backdrop featuring a rich grain texture. The bird possesses a long, curved bill and prominent, reddish-brown patches on its wings, contrasting with its primarily white plumage and dark, slender legs. Its head has a grayish hue, adding to the distinct features of this elegant creature. The muted lighting highlights the bird’s natural hues and the intricate details of the wooden background, giving the scene a warm and rustic appearance. The shadow cast on the black surface beneath the bird creates depth, enhancing the three-dimensional aspect of the display, making the bird appear poised as if ready to step forward. This lifelike presentation suggests careful craftsmanship, aiming to capture the bird's poised grace and classical beauty, as well as providing viewers with an appreciation for the artistry involved in taxidermy and the natural elegance of avian species.

The image depicts a taxidermy bird mounted on a circular base, set against a wood paneled backdrop featuring a rich grain texture. The bird possesses a long, curved bill and prominent, reddish-brown patches on its wings, contrasting with its primarily white plumage and dark, slender legs. Its head has a grayish hue, adding to the distinct features of this elegant creature. The muted lighting highlights the bird’s natural hues and the intricate details of the wooden background, giving the scene a warm and rustic appearance. The shadow cast on the black surface beneath the bird creates depth, enhancing the three-dimensional aspect of the display, making the bird appear poised as if ready to step forward. This lifelike presentation suggests careful craftsmanship, aiming to capture the bird's poised grace and classical beauty, as well as providing viewers with an appreciation for the artistry involved in taxidermy and the natural elegance of avian species.

Name/Title

Roseate Spoonbill

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.150

Description

FULL MOUNT/ROSEATE SPOONBILL Kingdom: Animalia (Animals) Class: Aves (Birds)

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

SPOONBILL

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 12, 1978