Pied Avocet

Taxidermy case of adult male and adult female Pied Avocet by Edward Hart.

Taxidermy case of adult male and adult female Pied Avocet. According to Edward Hart, writing on 30 April 1927, 'Left (no 1): adult male, November 28th 1878; right (no 2): adult female, November 28th 1878. From Mr. T.M. Pike's collection. Shot by S. Stride in Christchurch Harbour. Sexes alike in summer plumage, differ in winter plumage. Mounted by me'.

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