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Great spotted woodpecker: taxidermy by J. Hutchings of Aberystwyth

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Great spotted woodpecker ('dendrocopos major')

Taxidermist: J. Hutchings of Aberystwyth
Case: open-sided case, wall mounted, fairly good condition
Date: 1880-1920
Dimensions: height x width x depth: 35.5 x 28 x 14 cms

The great spotted woodpecker is found in all types of woodland, large gardens and tree avenues etc. in all parts of Europe except the most northen and Ireland. It is the most abundant of woodpeckers, eating insects, larvae and various seeds and grains.

Description: Ceredigion Museum

Owner:
Ceredigion Museum
Creator:
Hutchings, J.
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Ceredigion Museum
Copyright Details:
Ceredigion Museum 2003
Publisher Ref:
GTJ23598
Item uploaded:
15/2/2010
Date originally created:
1880-1920
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