From John Gould's The Birds of New Guinea and Adjacent Islands. Gould common name : Green lory Gould binomial name : Eclectus polichlorus Modern common name: Eclectus parrot Modern binomial name : Eclectus roratus polychloros First described : Scopoli 1786 The first European ornithologists to see Eclectus Parrots thought they were of two distinct species. Eclectus roratus polychloros, known as the New Guinea Red-sided Eclectus Parrot, was named by Scopoli. Larger than the nominate race. The green plumage of the male only has a slight yellow tinge and the tail is tipped with a half inch yellow band. The central tail feathers are green and lateral ones blue and green. It is widely distributed from Kai Islands and western islands of the West Papua province in the west, across the island of New Guinea to the Trobriands, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, and Louisiade Archipelago to the east. It has also been introduced to the Goram Islands, Indonesia. Sold with the original letterpress description as issued. Paper size: 550mm x 380mm (21.6" x 15"). Condition: in good condition. Technique: Lithograph with original hand colouring. Seller Inventory # BNG GOUL 0957

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Title: Eclectus polichlorus

Publication Date: 1888

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

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Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia. Established in 1979, our gallery is located in Ultimo, near Sydney's city centre (5 minute walk from the Powerhouse Museum). Our extensive stock is available for purchase online or in our gallery. Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia. We stock only the highest quality material and guarantee the items are described as in the condition reports on our website. Since our founding, we have become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institutions and several important private collections. We are members of the following professional associations: AAADA, ANZAAB, ILAB, CINOA.

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