Printed on the plate
“Red-breasted Goose”
Bernicla ruficollis
Engraved caption: BERNICLA RUFICOLLIS.
Modern identification
Branta ruficollis
- Certain
- Checked against the engraved caption
- Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl · Anatidae
Why
Bernicla ruficollis = Anas ruficollis Gmel., Branta ruficollis, Red-breasted Goose; same species.
Sources
engraved caption; Gould's text; the plate
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.
