Hummingbird Taxidermy full body mount - Aethopyga gouldiae - 23.5 cm - 3 cm - 16 cm - Non-CITES species

Remarkable naturalized specimen of Gould's Sunbird (Aethopyga gouldiae), a tropical passerine of rare elegance, often compared to hummingbirds for the fineness of its silhouette and the intensity of its colors.
It is a superb adult male displaying his most spectacular nuptial plumage:
Plumage: Chest and crown in dazzling scarlet red, bright luminous yellow belly, olive back and long, slender tail feathers with blue-black tones and violet metallic reflections.
Morphology: Fine, delicately curved beak, typical of its nectar-feeding lifestyle.
Artistic mounting: Presented perched in a very natural manner at the top of a beautiful driftwood branch carved by time, itself fixed on a round black lacquered wooden base with a moss finish.
Details & Characteristics:
Common name: Gould's Sunbird / Mrs. Gould's Sunbird
Scientific name: Aethopyga gouldiae
Geographic origin: Asia (Himalayan regions and Southeast Asia)
Condition: Excellent preservation state. Tidy plumage, vibrant colors and perfect condition.
Protection status & Legislation:
Species not listed in CITES Appendices.
Species not subject to prior authorization, sale and possession fully free within the European Union.