Cardinalis cardinalis igneus
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Cardinalis cardinalis igneus

TitleCardinalis cardinalis igneus
ArtistJohn Xantus
DateMay 1859 19th century
MediumSkin: Whole
ClassificationBaird, S. F. 1859. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia. 11 : 305 (p. 10 in reprint).
OriginCape San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America Cape San Lucas
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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