Ruddy Shelduck

Taxidermy case of juvenile male and adult female Ruddy Shelduck by Edward Hart.

Taxidermy case of juvenile male and adult female Ruddy Shelduck. According to Edward Hart, writing on 22 April 1927, 'Left (no.1) adult female, August 1892. Shot by me in Christchurch Harbour, right (no.2) juvenile male, August 9th 1921. Shot by G. Stride at Blackberry Point, Christchurch Harbour. Blackberry Point is seen in the mid distance of painting. Sexes differ; summer and winter plumage the same. Mounted by Edward Hart'.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
NH.83.3/131
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
case: 558 mm x 862 mm x 375 mm; overall: 13000 g
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
taxidermy case
CATEGORY
Natural History: Zoology
LOCATION
In storage
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