Budgerigar Coloration Study

$325.00

From the Field Notes series, this shadow box showcases a budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) amongst many similar color elements: Weevil beetle (Pachyrhynchus reticulatus), White-banded cerulean (Jamides aleuas), Blue weevil (Eupholus linnei), & Peach-faced lovebird feathers (Agapornis roseicollis). This particular display is meant to look at all the different coloration possibilities that come from the budgerigar bird: from the soft white to the ethereal teal, budgies have a stunning and complex range of colors that can be seen in other creatures across the tree of life.

Every arrangement and display from the Field Notes series was sourced, preserved, and arranged with thought and care to capture the essence of exploration and curiosity about the modern world. If you want to add a bit of natural history to your home, a piece from this series is perfect for you. This piece will function as a wall hanging or a table-top/shelf display.

This piece was created by Paloma Strong of Strong Taxidermy.

Product photography by Laura Selig.

From the Field Notes series, this shadow box showcases a budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) amongst many similar color elements: Weevil beetle (Pachyrhynchus reticulatus), White-banded cerulean (Jamides aleuas), Blue weevil (Eupholus linnei), & Peach-faced lovebird feathers (Agapornis roseicollis). This particular display is meant to look at all the different coloration possibilities that come from the budgerigar bird: from the soft white to the ethereal teal, budgies have a stunning and complex range of colors that can be seen in other creatures across the tree of life.

Every arrangement and display from the Field Notes series was sourced, preserved, and arranged with thought and care to capture the essence of exploration and curiosity about the modern world. If you want to add a bit of natural history to your home, a piece from this series is perfect for you. This piece will function as a wall hanging or a table-top/shelf display.

This piece was created by Paloma Strong of Strong Taxidermy.

Product photography by Laura Selig.

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Any available retail piece may be available for rental. Please contact us if you have any questions.

After your purchase, you will be emailed a PDF with a detailed care guide to ensure your piece lasts longer than a lifetime. Every piece includes a “specimen tag” with data regarding your unique piece, perfect to add to your growing natural history collection.

Dimensions:

  • Shadow box dimensions: 9.0” H x 11.0” W x 2.3” D

  • Weight of piece: 2.2 lb

  • Estimated package dimensions: 9.5” H x 11.5” W x 3” D

  • Estimated package weight: 2.5 lb

Materials used:

  • Wooden shadow box with glass pane

  • Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)

  • Weevil beetle (Pachyrhynchus reticulatus)

  • White-banded cerulean (Jamides aleuas)

  • Blue weevil (Eupholus linnei)

  • Peach-faced lovebird feathers (Agapornis roseicollis)

  • Mod Podge

  • Acrylic water-based paint

  • Polyurethane foam

  • Industrial hot glue

  • Wood wool

  • Cotton coil & cotton thread

  • Glass eyes

  • Critter clay

  • Galvanized steel wire