C1884

Cockatiel, or Parrakeet Cockatoo. (Nymphicus Novae Hollandiae.)

Artist:

R.H. Moore

$A 90

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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S/N: FCBI-1057-BI-AA–230727

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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

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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Cockatiel, or Parrakeet Cockatoo. (Nymphicus Novae Hollandiae.)

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