Yellow headed Blackbird

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a taxidermy bird with striking yellow and black plumage, perched on a small, branch-like stand mounted on a square wooden base against a dark, fabric background. The bird's body is primarily yellow, with black wings and back, sharply contrasting with its vibrant head and chest. A small identification tag hangs from the stand just below where the bird is perched. The setup is placed atop a flat, textured surface that complements the overall presentation, giving the bird a lifelike and observational display characteristic of natural history exhibits or educational collections. The dark backdrop highlights the vivid colors of the bird's feathers, emphasizing its striking appearance against the neutral tones of the environment, allowing for an unobstructed view of the mounted specimen.

The image depicts a taxidermy bird with striking yellow and black plumage, perched on a small, branch-like stand mounted on a square wooden base against a dark, fabric background. The bird's body is primarily yellow, with black wings and back, sharply contrasting with its vibrant head and chest. A small identification tag hangs from the stand just below where the bird is perched. The setup is placed atop a flat, textured surface that complements the overall presentation, giving the bird a lifelike and observational display characteristic of natural history exhibits or educational collections. The dark backdrop highlights the vivid colors of the bird's feathers, emphasizing its striking appearance against the neutral tones of the environment, allowing for an unobstructed view of the mounted specimen.

Name/Title

Yellow headed Blackbird

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.430

Description

Yellow headed Blackbird/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