Tawny Owl (Strix aluco)
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco)
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 Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), an emblematic and mysterious nocturnal raptor of our forests, is presented here in all its natural splendor, ideal for enriching a cabinet of curiosities. This magnificent specimen showcases dense and highly mimetic plumage, a subtle blend of rufous, grey, and brown hues that allows it to blend into tree bark. Its large, perfectly defined facial disks frame its hooked beak and highlight the depth of its captivating gaze.
The bird is staged very naturally, set amidst elements evoking its forest biotope. This realistic presentation highlights its stocky and powerful silhouette, the extreme softness of its feathers designed for completely silent flight, making this piece a striking and timeless work of natural art.
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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.