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CollectionABDUZ University of Aberdeen, Zoology Museum
Object NameSturnus vulgaris (Linnaeus 1758)
Common Starling
Passeriformes
Aves
Object NumberABDUZ:25596
Other NumberVER:04.27.021, 1953.6.47, RN 25,596
Other Number TypeBiocode & Record Number
CreatorS04Hc6
Brief DescriptionDry, mount. Full specimen on a naturalistic base. Albino/ leucistic specimen.
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
MakerRowland Ward Ltd, London.
Field Collection Date16/09/1946
Field CollectorBouck, Charles, H.
Field Collection PlaceScotland, North East Scotland, Grampina, Ellon, Birness
Object History NoteNotes in Bouck's diary on 16/09/1946 reads '1 Snipe, 1 partridge, 4 hares. I also shot a very curious starling, dull white and the margins of the scapular feathers for about 1/16 inch a pale buff, feet and legs pale yellow, eye normal. Have sent it to Rowland Ward to set up. Birness, Rain'.
Aquisition SourceEdgar Smith, H.
Aquisition Date21/08/1956
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