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The “Liverpool Pigeon” (Spotted Green Pigeon). This bird was given this name because it is believed to be the only known specimen of its breed, in the entire world. To hold this in my very hand was emotional. I felt excited to be inspecting the only one in the world so closely. It is very beautifully flecked with subtle glimmers of shining green. Still shining after all this time. Alas, I felt overcome with sadness, that this bird is so very lonely.

Observational drawing - Roseate Spoonbill.

Gouldian Finches - colour polymorphism = chromatophores controlled by nerve impulses change the colour of an animal, and that means this species of finch comes in 3 colours with black being the most common, yellow the most rare #colourpolymorphism #gouldianfinch #ColourAndVision #birdspecimen #colourinspiration #naturalhistorymuseum