Summer Tanager

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vivid red bird perched on a simple wooden stand, against a solid dark background. The bird, with its strikingly bright plumage, is mounted in a taxidermy style, appearing lifelike as it looks slightly to the side. The base is a wooden platform supporting a small branch where the bird is secured, and the stand features attached tags, possibly detailing information about the specimen. The bird's detailed feathers, vibrant color, and prominent beak contrast with the plain backdrop, emphasizing its natural beauty. This setup is possibly used for educational or display purposes in a natural history context.

The image displays a vivid red bird perched on a simple wooden stand, against a solid dark background. The bird, with its strikingly bright plumage, is mounted in a taxidermy style, appearing lifelike as it looks slightly to the side. The base is a wooden platform supporting a small branch where the bird is secured, and the stand features attached tags, possibly detailing information about the specimen. The bird's detailed feathers, vibrant color, and prominent beak contrast with the plain backdrop, emphasizing its natural beauty. This setup is possibly used for educational or display purposes in a natural history context.

Name/Title

Summer Tanager

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.366

Description

Summer Tanager/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

Relationships

Related Places

Place

County

Andrew County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1950-05-03 Collected by: F.W.Reno & Roy Coy