C1884

The Beautiful, or Paradisa Parrakeet. (Psephotus Pulcherrimus.)

Artist:

R.H. Moore

$A 125

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

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

Artist:

The Beautiful, or Paradisa Parrakeet. (Psephotus Pulcherrimus.)

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