Blue-winged Kingfisher
Blue-winged Kingfisher
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A living symbol of the landscapes of Australia and southern New Guinea, the blue-winged kingfisher impresses both with the richness of its color palette and with its behavior as an agile and intelligent hunter.
Despite belonging to the kingfisher family, it is an opportunistic predator that hunts on the ground or from a perch, feeding on large insects, small reptiles, amphibians, and even small mammals. Its powerful, slightly flattened beak allows it to grasp and stun its prey. Recognizable by its raucous and chattering vocalizations, close to a burst of laughter, it plays an important role in the local ecosystem by regulating populations of small species.
It is distinguished by the bright blue of its wings and tail, contrasting with brown and cream plumage on the head and body.
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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.