Raper, George, 1769-1797: [Southern emu-wren (Stipiturus malachurus)]

Raper, George, 1769-1797: [Southern emu-wren (Stipiturus malachurus)]
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Date
[ca 1790]
By
Raper, George, 1769-1797
Reference
E-327-f-023
Description

Southern emu-wren (Stipiturus malachurus). Specimen depicted as small speckle-backed bird with only two very long tail feathers.

Identified as of the emu-wren species by Mr J L Moore, visitor 1999. Also identified as the Emu wren by Keith Hindwood, 1964.

Title supplied by Library. Former title - [Long-tailed Emu wren]

Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).

Physical Description: Watercolour and ink on laid paper, 415 x 251 mm.

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Part of
Raper, George, 1769-1797: Birds of Australia and South Seas. Original drawings 1788-90. From E. Cane
Format
1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Watercolour and ink on laid paper, 415 x 251 mm.
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