European Bee-eater

Taxidermy case of adult male European Bee-eater in summer plumage by Edward Hart

Taxidermy case of adult male European Bee-eater in summer plumage. According to Edward Hart, writing on 15 April 1927, '(No 1): adult male, summer plumage. Shot by Mr T. Critchell in his garden, near Sheepwash, Iford, Hants, May 21st 1888. Sexes differ. Summer and winter plumage differ. Mounted by me'.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
NH.83.3/100
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
case: 455 mm x 460 mm x 195 mm; overall: 4000 g
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
taxidermy case; glass; dried plant; oil paint
CATEGORY
Natural History: Zoology
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