Little Grebe

Taxidermy case of four adult male, two adult female and three young Little Grebe by Edward Hart (two adult birds missing).

Taxidermy case of four adult male, two adult female and three young Little Grebe (two adult birds missing). According to Edward Hart, writing on 2 May 1927, 'Top left (no 2): adult male, August 1885, summer plumage; bottom left (no 1): adult male, June 1885, summer plumage; bottom middle (no 3): adult female, June 1885, summer plumage; bottom right (no 4): adult female, January 1860, winter plumage; middle right (no 5): adult male, August 1855, summer plumage; top right (no 6): adult male, January 1874, winter plumage, and three young. All obtained by me in Christchurch Harbour. Sexes alike, summer and winter plumage differ. Mounted by me'.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
NH.83.3/170
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
case: 565 mm x 864 mm x 375 mm; overall: 14000 g
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
taxidermy case
CATEGORY
Natural History: Zoology
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