Multi-species plate · Gould · 1837-1838

Two birds identified on this plate

Australian Boobook · Morepork

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01Australian Boobook

Athene boobookNinox boobookShow 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 plateAthene boobook

Name used todayNinox boobookAustralian Boobook

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.

02Morepork

Athene maculataNinox novaeseelandiaeShow 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 plateAthene maculata

Name used todayNinox novaeseelandiaeMorepork

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: A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent islands, Single volume
Plate: 50
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.