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C1866
The Crested Cockatoo.
C.19th engraving of the Major Mitchell Cockatoo, named in honour of Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, who wrote: “Few birds more enliven the monotonous hues of the Australian forest than this beautiful species whose pink-coloured wings and flowing crest might have embellished … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Crested Cockatoo.
Date:
C1866
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
90mm
x 133mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1866
Description:
C.19th engraving of the Major Mitchell Cockatoo, named in honour of Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, who wrote: “Few birds more enliven the monotonous hues of the Australian forest than this beautiful species whose pink-coloured wings and flowing crest might have embellished the air of a more voluptuous region.”
Common names: Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo & Leadbeater’s Cockatoo
Modern binomial name: Lophochroa leadbeateri
First described: Vigors 1831
Distribution: Australia wide (mainland)
Collections:
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VKpw7522WX
University of Cambridge Library: 44CAM_ALMA
National Library of Ireland.: 990029507380205171
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VKpw7522WX
University of Cambridge Library: 44CAM_ALMA
National Library of Ireland.: 990029507380205171
