This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. The Crimson Rosella is relatively easy to see as it forages on the ground or among the leaves of eucalypts, with its spectacular combination of deep-crimson, royal-blue and black plumage. However, not all Crimson Rosellas look the same. Along the Murray River, Crimson Rosellas aren’t crimson at all — they are yellow, black and blue, with the yellow feathering replacing the crimson plumage. In southern South Australia they differ again, being roughly intermediate between crimson and yellow, with varying amounts of red and yellow in their plumage. Research featured in the 'State of Australia's Birds 2015' headline and regional reports suggest that the Crimson Rosella may be declining in the East Coast. There are several populations of the Crimson Rosella. Red (crimson) birds occur in northern Queensland, in southern Queensland to south-eastern South Australia and on Kangaroo Island. Orange birds are restricted to the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia, while yellow ones are found along the Murray, Murrumbidgee and neighbouring rivers (where yellow birds meet red birds they hybridise, producing orange offspring). Red birds have been introduced to Norfolk Island and New Zealand.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.There are several colour forms of the Crimson Rosella. The form it is named for has mostly crimson (red) plumage and bright blue cheeks. The feathers of the back and wing coverts are black broadly edged with red. The flight feathers of the wings have broad blue edges and the tail is blue above and pale blue below and on the outer feathers. This particular specimen has lost some feathers in its plumage and its colour is not as bright as that of a live specimen.Label: 77a / Pennant's Parakeet / See catalogue, page 22taxidermy, crimson rosella, bird, australian bird, rosella, crimson

Small triangular banner with small badge attached Dark blue with coat of arms in gold and lettering in light blueBadge - 22 RSU, RAAF 1943-1945 Pennant- RAAFpennant, raaf

Triangular pennant, laminated. Red felt with yellow printing. Inscription in black.B3 GRADE / 1987 - 88 / YENDON BROWNbuninyong tennis association, yendon tennis club, premiers

Triangular pennant, laminated. Blue felt with yellow printing. Inscription in black.A1 GRADE / 1989 - 90 / YENDONbuninyong tennis association, yendon tennis club, premiers

Triangular pennant, laminated. Red felt with yellow printing. Inscription in black.LADIES SECTION 3 / 1988 - 89 / YENDONbuninyong tennis association, yendon tennis club, premiers

Triangular pennant, laminated. Red felt with yellow printing. Inscription in black.A1 GRADE / 1988 - 89 / YENDONbuninyong tennis association, yendon tennis club, premiers

Triangular pennant, laminated. Blue felt with yellow printing. Inscription in black.LADIES SECTION 2 / 1989 - 90 / YENDON GOLDbuninyong tennis association, yendon tennis club, premiers

Triangular pennant, laminated. Maroon felt with yellow printing. Inscription in black.'A' RESERVE / 1974 - '75 / YENDONtennis, yendon, premiers, buninyong, association, club

Framed Colour Photograph - 2010 School Pennant Premiers (golden frame)

Triangular blue felt pennant with deep yellow screen printing. Three sitting children reading bibles are depicted on the front. There are seven metal badges attached to the top of the pennant with the dates ranging from 1968-1975."The British & Foreign Bible Society. Good News. Fleet."british & foreign bible society

Donated by Robin Goucher who was a student at Nunawading High SchoolSchool Pennant. Blue Felt 43cm x 17cm. Printed white shield 8cm x 9cm with Nunawading High School down the centre of pennant. Two grey felt loops for holding display on pole.Nunawading High Schooltrophies & awards, education

A wooden racquet with a convex throat, and octagonal handle. Inscription across crown of head,and throat of obverse: BRUNSWICK/PENNANT. Company logo is a hoisted pennant. Materials: Wood, Gut, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Leather, Metaltennis

The Moffateers were a surfing club established by Ma and Pa Bendall at Moffats beach on the sunshine coast of Queensland. The 12 Plus badges were presented to members that were deemed to have surfed waves over 12 feet with confidence and control.Green felt pennant and Green felt patch with cream screen printed details Printed in cream "Moffateers 12 Plus"surfing, big surf, caloundra, ma bendall, pa bendall, surfing pennant, moffats beach

A green felt pennant with Ballarat School of Mines Coat of Arms and yellow writing. ballarat school of mines pennant, coat of arms

From Glen Iris.Dark blue and gold felt triangular pennant with gold screen print text."P.M.B.A. UND. 13 ZONE 1. RUNNERS-UP 1963"

From Glen IrisDark blue and gold felt triangular pennant with gold screen print text."P.M.B.A. UND. 17 A.GRADE PREMIERS 1966"

From Glen Iris.Dark blue and gold felt triangular pennant with gold screen print text."P.M.B.A. UNDER 15 RUNNERS-UP 1964"

From Glen Iris.Dark blue and gold felt triangular pennant with gold screen print text."P.M.B.A. UNDER 13 A GRADE RUNNERS-UP 1968"

From Glen Iris.Dark blue and gold felt triangular pennant with gold screen print text."PRES. BOYS ASSN. ZONE BASKETBALL PERMIERS HARTWELL 1953"

Escort for Major General Sir Winston Dugan on his arrival in Melbourne to take up the post of Governor of Victoria. The Escort comprised Lieutenant HG Fyffe, Sergeant C Thorburn, Trumpeter G Pyle and 12 troopers all drawn from the Tocumwal Troop of the 20th Light Horse Regiment. Historical photograph of Vice Regal escort drawn from Light Horse Regiment. It is well provenanced, and in good condition. Possibly the last mounted escort in Victoria drawn from serving military.Black and white photograph of group of light horsemen in single rank with lances and pennants.Labelled "Vice Regal Escort at Government House Melbourne 17/7/1939"20th light horse regiment, governor of victoria, fyffe h g, pyle g, thorburn c, dugan winston sir

Dark Blue Felt Pennant HMAS Cerberus Three Herded Dog with Snake Tails.Semper Vigilans

Baulch Family CollectionSignificantDark Blue fabric Pennant with Gold writing and Battalion Colour Patches x 4.Gold coloured Rising Sun, Battalion coloured patches x 4. (check which battalions??) AIF in gold lettering

Golden Square Primary School house pennant. Green with yellow house name and motif.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s.