Description
Lithograph of the Mutton Bird (also known as the Short-tailed Shearwater), first described by Gmelin in 1789. They are found in coastal waters of Australia, New Zealand, and South America. The Mutton Bird has a black head, back, and wings, with a white underside. It can reach a length of 33-43 cm and a wingspan of up to 1 m.
Superb lithograph of the Mutton from the last great bird series on Australian ornithology, The Birds of Australia by G. Matthew’s.
References:
Anker, J. Bird Books and Bird Art. Amsterdam 1979 328.
Nissen, C. Die illustrierten Vogelbucher. Stuttgart 1995 IVB 605.
Collections:
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers: MRB/F598.2/M
State Library Victoria: RARESF 598.2994 M42
State Library of Western Australia: Call Number Q 598.2994 MAT
State Library South Australia: Rare Books Room 598.294 M429
National Library Australia: Rex Nan Kivell Collection ; NK9772
State Library Queensland: RBF 598.2994
National Museum of Australia: Call no: AIA F 598.2994 MAT
