6th Aug, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Natural History: An Extinct Carolina Parakeet Feather (†Conuropsis carolinensis), a single original feather from an historical specimen found within a late 19th century case of birds by Gardner senior, enclosed within a small ebonised picture frame. The Carolina parakeet was a small, green parrot very similar in size and coloration to the extant Jenday parakeet and Sun conure, the sun conure being its closest living relative. The majority of the parakeets' plumage was green with lighter green underparts, a bright yellow head and orange forehead and face extending to behind the eyes and upper cheeks (lores). The shoulders were yellow, continuing down the outer edge of the wings. The primary feathers were mostly green, but with yellow edges on the outer primaries. Thighs were green towards the top and yellow towards the feet. Male and female adults were identical in plumage, however males were slightly larger than females. Together with a signed letter confirming the species and provenance from owner Errol Fuller
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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 6th Aug, 2025
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