Eurasian Linnet

Taxidermy case of varieties of Eurasian Linnet by Edward Hart (only two specimens remain of original six in case).

Taxidermy case of varieties of Eurasian Linnet. (only two specimens remain of original six in case). According to Edward Hart, writing on 6 April 1927, 'Bottom left (no 1): adult male, summer plumage, June 1877; middle left (no 2): adult female, June 1877; top right (no 3): male, variety, 1879; middle right (no 4): female, variety, March 16th 1878; middle middle (no 5): adult male, summer plumage, June 1877; bottom right (no 6): male, variety, December 11th 1895; nest and five eggs. All obtained by me at Coward's Marsh, Christchurch. Sexes differ; summer and winter plumage, male differs, female the same'.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
NH.83.3/15
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
case: 460 mm x 460 mm x 210 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
taxidermy case
CATEGORY
Natural History: Zoology
LOCATION
In storage
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