Multi-species plate · Broinowski · 1890-1891

Two birds identified on this plate

Topknot Pigeon · White-headed Pigeon

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Plate III, Leucomela: Plate III, Leucomela

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01Topknot Pigeon

Lopholaimus antarcticusLopholaimus antarcticusShow this identification

Several species on one plate

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.

Name recorded with the plateLopholaimus antarcticus

Name used todayLopholaimus antarcticusTopknot Pigeon

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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.

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02White-headed Pigeon

Leucomelana norfolciensisColumba leucomelaShow this identification

Several species on one plate

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.

Name recorded with the plateLeucomelana norfolciensisWhite-headed Pigeon

Name used todayColumba leucomelaWhite-headed Pigeon

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.

Primary plate source Source volume transcription Supporting source AviList v2025 taxonomic authority

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Publication: The Birds of Australia, Volume 3
Plate: 3
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.

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