Roseate Spoonbill

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a mounted bird specimen perched on a piece of wood. The bird has a long, slightly curved bill that appears to have a pinkish tint, with its head turned towards the viewer, creating an impression that it is observing its surroundings. Its feathers are predominantly white, contributing to its elegant appearance. The bird’s long, slender legs, covered in a reddish hue, grip onto the wooden perch below it. The background consists of a wooden paneling that complements the soft, neutral tones of the bird, adding warmth to the scene. The display surface is covered in a dark fabric, which highlights the bird and gives it a prominent stance. The lighting in the room casts soft shadows, enhancing the detail of the bird's plumage and contributing to the overall texture of the image. The photograph conveys a sense of calm and stillness, typical of such taxidermy displays often found in nature museums or educational settings.

The image features a mounted bird specimen perched on a piece of wood. The bird has a long, slightly curved bill that appears to have a pinkish tint, with its head turned towards the viewer, creating an impression that it is observing its surroundings. Its feathers are predominantly white, contributing to its elegant appearance. The bird’s long, slender legs, covered in a reddish hue, grip onto the wooden perch below it. The background consists of a wooden paneling that complements the soft, neutral tones of the bird, adding warmth to the scene. The display surface is covered in a dark fabric, which highlights the bird and gives it a prominent stance. The lighting in the room casts soft shadows, enhancing the detail of the bird's plumage and contributing to the overall texture of the image. The photograph conveys a sense of calm and stillness, typical of such taxidermy displays often found in nature museums or educational settings.

Name/Title

Roseate Spoonbill

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.151

Description

ROSEATE SPOONBILL/FULL MOUNT/IMMATURE 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