Printed on the plate
“Ross's Gull”
Rhodostethia Rossii
Engraved caption: RODOSTETOA ROSSU.
Modern identification
Rhodostethia rosea
- Certain
- Checked against the engraved caption
- Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers · Laridae
Why
Rhodostethia rossii = Larus roseus Jard. & Selby, Rhodostethia rosea, Ross's Gull; same species.
Sources
engraved caption; Gould's text; the plate
Who made the plate
J. Gould & W. Hart del et lith.Walter, Imp.
- John Gould drew and lithographed
- William Matthew Hart drew and lithographed
- Walter printed
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