IMAGE
[Tempsky, Gustavus Ferdinand von], 1828-1868 :Who you. Goatsucker [185-]
- Date
- 1853 - 1856
- Reference
- A-198-044
- Description
A goatsucker bird on the ground showing its camouflage plumage of brown and black. It has long wings and a bill fringed with bristles.
Their cries are reflected in common names for many of the species of goatsuckers
Other Titles - Nightjar
Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).
Physical Description: Watercolour, 125 x 130 mm (irregular)
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- Part of
- [Tempsky, Gustavus Ferdinand von] 1828-1868, attributed works:[Central American birds 1856? Painted by Charles Napier Bell?] / [Tempsky, Gustavus Ferdinand von] 1828-1868, attributed works:[Central American birds 1856? Painted by Charles Napier Bell?]
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Scientific illustrations, Watercolour, 125 x 130 mm (irregular), Orientation: Horizontal image, Watermark: Backing paper watermarked 'Extra strong'
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