Podargidae
Frogmouths
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Raper, George, 1769-1797: Musketo Hawk, New Holland. Caprimulgus. 5 1/8 less Nat[ura]l ...
Date: [ca 1788-1790]
From: Raper, George, 1769-1797: Birds of Australia and South Seas. Original drawings 1788-90. From E. Cane
By: Raper, George, 1769-1797
Reference: E-327-f-052
Description: Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides). Specimen depicted perched on a branch. The early settlement name 'Mosquito hawk' was applied to the Owlet nightjar, not to the Tawny frogmouth. Title supplied by Library incorporating transcription from item. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - "Musketo Hawk, New Holland" [ink]; Recto - bottom right - "5 1/8 less Natl Size" [ink]; Recto - beneath image - "Caprimulgus" [pencil annotation] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and ink on laid paper, 416 x 262 mm.