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C1884
Cockatiel, or Parrakeet Cockatoo. (Nymphicus Novae…
Artist:
R.H. Moore
Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Cockatiel which was named by travellers who thought the birds were so beautiful that they named them after mythical nymphs. Aboriginal names: Wiraarr in Gamilaraay / Gamilaroi / Kamilaroi, Wiyaarr in Yuwaalayaay, Wiyaarr … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Cockatiel, or Parrakeet Cockatoo. (Nymphicus Novae Hollandiae.)
Date:
C1884
Artist:
R.H. Moore
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
70mm
x 150mm
Paper Size:
123mm
x 195mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1884
Description:
Scarce c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Cockatiel which was named by travellers who thought the birds were so beautiful that they named them after mythical nymphs.
Aboriginal names: Wiraarr in Gamilaraay / Gamilaroi / Kamilaroi, Wiyaarr in Yuwaalayaay, Wiyaarr in Yuwaalaraay
Other common names: Weero, Weiro, Quarrion
Modern binomial name: Nymphicus hollandicus
First Described: Kerr, 1792
Distribution: Australia wide
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