Multi-species plate · Broinowski · 1890-1891

Three birds identified on this plate

Fairy Martin · Tree Martin · Welcome Swallow

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Plate XVII, Hirundo,: Hirundo Linnaeus & Hylochelidon Gould & Lagenoplastes Gould

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01Fairy Martin

Lagenoplastes arielPetrochelidon arielShow 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 plateLagenoplastes ariel

Name used todayPetrochelidon arielFairy Martin

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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02Tree Martin

Hylochelidon nigricansPetrochelidon nigricansShow 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 plateHylochelidon nigricans

Name used todayPetrochelidon nigricansTree Martin

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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03Welcome Swallow

Hirundo neoxenaHirundo neoxenaShow 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 plateHirundo neoxena

Name used todayHirundo neoxenaWelcome Swallow

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.

Follow the accepted taxon into present-day biodiversity records, observations and sound identification.

Publication: The Birds of Australia, Volume 6
Plate: 16
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.