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Hawk Taxidermy Specimen

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Description

Hawk Taxidermy Specimen - a taxidermy piece prepared for display purposes, preserving the external morphological features of the bird of prey in their natural form. The hawk is a bird of prey belonging to the order Falconiformes.
The specimen fully represents the bird’s body structure. It is depicted in a natural flying posture. The wings are widely spread to both sides and directed upward, with the feathers arranged in overlapping layers. The tail feathers extend backward. The head is directed forward, with a curved and sharp beak characteristic of birds of prey. The legs hang downward; the lower legs and toes are yellowish in color, with curved and sharp talons.
The plumage is predominantly brown and dark brown. The specimen is presented in a compositional pose that conveys the natural movement of a bird in flight.

Dating period: 2011 ж
Material: Feathers, Glass
Technique: Taxidermy
Size: длина крыла 50 см, длина тело 40 см.
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