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C1884
The Beautiful, or Paradisa Parrakeet. (Psephotus P…
Artist:
R.H. Moore
Scarce c.19th engraving of the beautiful Paradise Parrot which is presumed extinct, the last live bird was seen in 1927. Common name: Paradise Parrot Modern binomial name: Psephotus Pulcherrimus First described: Gould 1845 Distribution: Extinct With the scientific name Psephotus pulcherrimus (pulcherrimus meaning … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Beautiful, or Paradisa Parrakeet. (Psephotus Pulcherrimus.)
Date:
C1884
Artist:
R.H. Moore
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
75mm
x 110mm
Paper Size:
123mm
x 195mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1884
Description:
Scarce c.19th engraving of the beautiful Paradise Parrot which is presumed extinct, the last live bird was seen in 1927.
Common name: Paradise Parrot
Modern binomial name: Psephotus Pulcherrimus
First described: Gould 1845
Distribution: Extinct
With the scientific name Psephotus pulcherrimus (pulcherrimus meaning ‘most beautiful’), the paradise parrot was aptly named.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 1735723
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