Horned Lark

Taxidermy case of three adult male and one adult female Shore Lark by Edward Hart.

Taxidermy case of three adult male and one adult female Shore Lark. According to Edward Hart, writing on 18 April 1927, 'Bottom left (no 1): adult male, October 21st 1875; middle left (no 2): adult male, October 2nd 1875; top right (no 3): adult male, October 21st 1875; bottom right (no 4): adult female, October 21st 1875. All obtained by me on the Sand Dunes, Mudeford. Sexes differ, summer and winter plumage differ. Mounted by me'.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
NH.83.3/39
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
case: 456 mm x 456 mm x 217 mm; overall: 5000 g
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