Multi-species plate · Broinowski · 1890-1891
Two birds identified on this plate
Cape Barren Goose · Magpie Goose
Plate IV, Anseranas,: Plate IV, Anseranas,
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01Cape Barren GooseCereopsis nova-hollandia→Cereopsis novaehollandiaeShow this identification
This plate depicts more than one taxon. Each bird is traced separately so that one identification is not made to stand for the whole artwork.
What connects the names
The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.
Medium confidence: The identification is supported, but part of the connection depends on interpretation of a broader historical concept, locality or other contextual evidence.
The bird today
Follow the accepted taxon into present-day biodiversity records, observations and sound identification.
02Magpie GooseAnseranas melanoleuca→Anseranas semipalmataShow this identification
This plate depicts more than one taxon. Each bird is traced separately so that one identification is not made to stand for the whole artwork.
What connects the names
The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.
High confidence: The source identification and present taxonomy connect directly through the cited evidence.
The bird today
Follow the accepted taxon into present-day biodiversity records, observations and sound identification.
- Publication
- The Birds of Australia, Volume 2
- Plate
- 4
- Creator
- Gracius J. Broinowski
- Holding institution
- Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library
- Taxonomic authority
- AviList 2025
- Rights
- Public domain. The BHL considers that this work is no longer under copyright protection.