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61 (Minaggio 88) In spite of the label this is not a Godwit but a generic
sandpiper (Scolopacidae) created by combining feathers, beak and
feet from several different species. Not on exhibit. |
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62 (Minaggio 92) This Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) in
summer plumage is well preserved except for missing the outer half of its
bill. Not on exhibit. |
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63 (Minaggio 95) The male Ruff (Phylomachus pugnax) on the left
is missing the tip of the beak and one claw. The Greenshank (Tringa
nebularia) on the right is missing some of its wing feathers. On exhibit
in corner case with birds. |
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64 (Minaggio 96) These both appear to be composites of feathers from
different birds. The one on the right is another generic sandpiper whi1e
the one on the left is probably intended to represent a Redshank (Tringa
totanus). Not on exhibit. |
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65 (Minaggio 93) This Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
is missing most of its beak and facial feathers but the rest of the body
is in excel1ent condition. Not on exhibit. |
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66 (Minaggio 85) A Little, or Least, Tern (Sterna albifrons)
flying over a landscape with trees, a rushing stream and several hill-top
buildings. It is extremely unusual to see illustrations from this early
a date showing birds in any other than a standing position. |
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67 (Minaggio 138) This Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus)
in breeding plumage is in excellent condition. |
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68 (Minaggio 137) This juvenile Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus)
is in excellent condition. |
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69 (Minaggio 141) Although the label states "Rock Dove origin of our
pigeon" this bird is actually a descendant, which has reverted to the wi1d
state, of the domestic Rock Dove (Columba livia). It is well preserved
except for a hole in the head. On exhibit in corner case with birds. |
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70 (Minaggio 25) The right foot and beak are badly damaged and part
of a tail feather is missing, but the head of this Rock Dove (Columba
livia) is surprisingly well-preserved considering the damage to this
portion of the paper background. Not on exhibit. |
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71 (Minaggio 27) There is a cinnamon-coloured domestic Pigeon (Columba)
on the ground and a European Jay (Garrulus glanderius)in the tree. Not
on exhibit. |
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72 (Minaggio 48) There is some slight damage to the neck feathers of
this Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus). Not on exhibit. |
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73 (Minaggio 43) There is a Turtledove (Streptopelia turtur)on the
upper branch of a tree and a smaller Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)
on the lower branch. Not on exhibit. |
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74 (Minaggio 50) This white Collared Dove (Streptopelia known
as Streptopelia risoria) is in a tree overlooking a belfry and a
crenellated tower. |
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75 (Minaggio 45) The Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) is missing the
tip of its beak. Not on exhibit. |
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76 (Minaggio 44) ThisCuckoo (Cuculus canoris) in a tree overlooking
a field of flowers is missing its bill and some head feathers. Not on exhibit. |
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77 (Minaggio 146) This Barn Owl (Tyto alba) has suffered some
minor damage to the feathers around the eye and at the base of the beak. |
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78 (Minaggio 148) The Little Owl (Athene noctua) on the upper
branch has lost most of its head-feathers. The Blackbird (Turdus merula)
on the 1ower left has also lost several feathers from its head. Not on
exhibit. |
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79 (Minaggio 147) There is slight damage to the feathers of the crest
and the base of the beak of this Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). The
trees bear dried fig and willow leaves, some of which have disintegrated,
1eaving the underlying outline drawing visible. |
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80 (Minaggio 150) This Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) attached to
a perch by the jesses on its legs, is the only bird in the collection shown
full face rather than in profile. There is some damage to the right foot
and to the feathers on the right side of the head. Not on exhibit. |
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81 (Minaggio 41 ) This Amazon Parrot (Amazona occhrocephala oratrix)
has lost most of its head feathers. The landscape shows a tree, a stream
and the remains of a clothesline from which a shirt and an apron are hanging.
Not on exhibit. |
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82 (Minaggio 46) A Parrot (Amazona ochrocephala oratrix) in
a tree, the fruit of which is made from parrot feathers. There is some
damage to the beak and the feathers of the head. Minaggio has mistakenly
shown three claws on the right foot of the bird facing forward when actually
only two do so. This figure is placed out of sequence on page 35 in the
catalogue "Un bestiario borocco". |
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83 (Minaggio 56) This shows a Roller (Coracias garrulus) in
a tree. Not on exhibit. |
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84 (Minaggio 26) There is a Hoopoe (Upupa epops) in the tree
and a Chicken ( Gal1us gallus), possibly a Bantam, on the ground.
Not on exhibit. |
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85 (Minaggio 39) This is the second of two examples (see also Fig.
66, Minaggio 85) showing a bird flying. This Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis),
flying over a village scene, is missing most of its beak. |
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86 (Minaggio 69) There is a Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) on the
right branch of the tree and a Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) on
the left. On exhibit in corner case with birds. |
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87 (Minaggio 65) The female Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus
major) on the upper branch has suffered some damage to the head feathers
and beak. The male on the lower branch is in very good condition although
the end of its tail is covered by the matte frame. Not on exhibit. |
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88 (Minaggio 28) There is a Pigeon (Columba) on the ground and
a female Greater Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopus major) in the tree.
Not on exhibit. |
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89 (Minaggio 66) A male Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) confronts
a snake in the same tree. |
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90 (Minaggio 68) A male Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) probes
for insects with its tongue. |
