Printed on the plate
“Blackbird”
Merula vulgaris
Engraved caption: MERULA VULGARIS, Ray
Modern identification
Turdus merula
- Certain
- Checked against the engraved caption
- Thrushes and Allies · Turdidae
Why
Merula vulgaris = Eurasian Blackbird, Turdus merula; same species, older name.
Sources
engraved caption; Gould's text; Birds of Europe plate 72
Who made the plate
J. Gould & H. C. Richter del et lithWalter, Imp.
- John Gould drew and lithographed
- Henry Constantine Richter drew and lithographed
- Walter printed
As the credit line gives it. More on who made these plates.
