Printed on the plate
“Grey Lag Goose”
Anser ferus
Engraved caption: ANSER FERUS, Steph
Modern identification
Anser anser
- Certain
- Checked against the engraved caption
- Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl · Anatidae
Why
Anser ferus Steph. = Anas anser Linn., Graylag Goose; same species.
Sources
engraved caption; Gould's text; the plate; Birds of Europe plate 347
Who made the plate
J. Wolf & W. Hart, del et lith.Walter, Imp.
- Joseph Wolf drew and lithographed
- William Matthew Hart drew and lithographed
- Walter printed
As the credit line gives it. More on who made these plates.
