Printed on the plate
“Pink-footed Goose”
Anser brachyrhynchus
Engraved caption: ANSER BRACHYRHYNCHUS, Baill
Modern identification
Anser brachyrhynchus
- Certain
- Checked against the engraved caption
- Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl · Anatidae
Why
Anser brachyrhynchus Baill. = Pink-footed Goose; same species. The plate has its short, pink-banded bill and pink feet.
Sources
engraved caption; Gould's text; the plate
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
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