Barn Owl brown mutation (Tyto alba)
Barn Owl brown mutation (Tyto alba)
These particularly fragile parts are only available on this site as store pick-ups. If you would like delivery, please contact us for a quotation:
The Barn Owl (Tyto alba), presented here in its rare brown mutation, is a nocturnal bird of prey of mystical beauty, ideal for enriching a cabinet of curiosities. This remarkable specimen showcases warm, deep hues, where the famous heart-shaped facial disc, usually white, is adorned with delicate reddish and sandy shades. Its velvety dark brown dorsal plumage is finely speckled with pearl grey and black, offering a striking contrast with its tawny breast.
The bird is displayed in a very natural way, set amidst elements evoking its biotope. This realistic presentation highlights the elegance of its posture, the perfect modeling of its facial discs, and the proud bearing of this predator of the shadows, making the whole a work of natural art of great aesthetic power.
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Taxidermy
It is the art and science of preparing, preserving and mounting animals to present them in a realistic and aesthetic manner. Taxidermy is used to create stuffed specimens for museums, exhibitions, private collections or educational purposes. It requires in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy.
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Repair and restoration
When stuffed animals suffer damage such as tears, discoloration or deformation, taxidermists intervene to return them to their original condition. The goal is to restore the appearance and integrity of the specimen ensuring that it maintains its realism and durability.
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Collection
A taxidermy collection refers to a collection of stuffed animals that are collected and preserved for exhibition, study or research purposes. It can be used educationally by observers and for study or research by scientists.
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Maintenance advice
The parts that leave our workshops are treated internally and externally against parasites, but this last treatment can fade over time.
Here are some maintenance tips: For feathered animals: Every six months, lightly wipe a cloth impregnated with essence C (organic solvent) using
protecting the skin with gloves.
For furry animals: Every six months, remove the dust with a hair dryer at low intensity and in the cold setting, and pass over the hair a cloth impregnated with essence C (organic solvent), protecting the skin with gloves.