Contopus borealis
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Contopus borealis

TitleContopus borealis
ArtistHenry W. Henshaw
Date1 Aug 1875 19th century
MediumSkin: Whole
OriginFort Tejon, mountains N, Kern, California, United States, North America Fort Tejon
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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