Printed on the plate
“Mahratta Nightjar”
Caprimulgus Mahrattensis
Engraved caption: CAPRIMULGUS MAHRATTENSIS: Sykes
Modern identification
Caprimulgus mahrattensis
- Certain
- Checked against the engraved caption
- Nightjars and Allies · Caprimulgidae
Why
Caprimulgus mahrattensis Sykes = Sykes's Nightjar; same name.
Sources
engraved caption; Gould's text; Kansas catalogue; the plate
Who made the plate
J. Gould and H. C. Richter del et lith.Hullmandel & Walton Imp.
- John Gould drew and lithographed
- Henry Constantine Richter drew and lithographed
- Hullmandel & Walton printed
As the credit line gives it. More on who made these plates.