Collector:

Edgar A. Mearns  Search this

Preparation:

Feather(s)

Skeleton: Partial

Skin: Mounted

Remarks:

two feathers that fell off during exhibit move

trunk

Sex:

Female

Place:

Bahr El Ghazal, Bahr Al Ghazal, Sudan, Africa

Collection Date:

7 Mar 1910

Notes:

Mounted skin cataloged as USNM 216074, trunk skeleton as USNM 19969.

Hall 13 Birds of the World: Exhibit Case Birds African Marshes Shoebill Stork

This mount and the Male 216075 were in the Objects of Wonders exhibit from 2016-2024. Once removed from the exhibit they were placed in the original crate for storage at MSC, but the braces have been altered to minimize plumage flattening around the neck. Photos of the old bracing and new bracing are included in this record. A tag with the USNM number was attached to each specimen.

Record Last Modified:

5 Dec 2024

Specimen Count:

1

Taxonomy:

Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Aves, Ciconiiformes, Balaenicipitidae

Published Name:

Balaeniceps rex

Other Numbers:

Field Number : 18638

Other USNM Catalog Number : 19969

USNM Number:

216074

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Data Source:

NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Birds Division

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/369329aac-dfb5-4013-801c-5623dc4061db

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhvz_4003863