Printed on the plate
“Ring-Ouzel”
Merula torquata
Engraved caption: MERULA TORQUATA.
Modern identification
Turdus torquatus
- Certain
- Checked against the engraved caption
- Thrushes and Allies · Turdidae
Why
Merula torquata = Ring Ouzel, Turdus torquatus; same species, older name.
Sources
engraved caption; Gould's text; Birds of Europe plate 73
Who made the plate
J. Gould & H. C. Richter, del. et lith.Walter. 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.
