Multi-species plate · Gould · 1837-1838

Three birds identified on this plate

Dusky Woodswallow · Little Woodswallow · White-browed Woodswallow

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Ocypterus Cuvier

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01Dusky Woodswallow

Ocypterus albovittatusArtamus cyanopterusShow 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 plateOcypterus albovittatus

Name used todayArtamus cyanopterusDusky Woodswallow

The plate depicts several named birds. This identification is traced separately from the other birds in the artwork.

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02Little Woodswallow

Ocypterus minorArtamus minorShow this identification

Several species on one plate

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Name recorded with the plateOcypterus minor

Name used todayArtamus minorLittle Woodswallow

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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03White-browed Woodswallow

Ocypterus superciliosusArtamus superciliosusShow 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 plateOcypterus superciliosus

Name used todayArtamus superciliosusWhite-browed Woodswallow

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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Publication: A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent islands, Single volume
Plate: 1
Creator: John Gould; plates predominantly by Elizabeth Gould
Holding institution: Museums Victoria
Taxonomic authority: AviList 2025
Rights: Public domain — source record marked not in copyright.