European Goldfinch

Taxidermy case of adult male and adult female European Goldfinch by Edward Hart.

Taxidermy case of adult male and adult female European Goldfinch. According to Edward Hart, writing on 6 April 1927, 'Left (no 1); adult male, shot by Edward Hart, 1880, summer plumage; right (no 2) adult female, shot by Edward Hart, 1884, summer plumage, nest and five eggs. Both obtained near Christchurch. The male with white throat is known as a Cheveral and is much prized by bird-fanciers. Sexes alike, summer and winter plumage differs. Mounted by me'.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
NH.83.3/10
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
case: 470 mm x 470 mm x 196 mm; overall: 4000 g
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
taxidermy case
CATEGORY
Natural History: Zoology
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