Taxidermy: A Very Rare Australian Painted-Snipe (Rostratula australis)

Taxidermy: A Very Rare Australian Painted-Snipe (Rostratula australis), circa 1880-1900, (Rostratula australis), Rostratula australis), circa 1880-1900, Taxidermy: A Very Rare Australian Painted-Snipe (Rostratula australis), circa 1880-1900, a full-mount antique adult with head turning slightly to the right, stood amidst natural tall grasses, mounted upon a soil covered ebonised supporting base, overall height 21cm. The species has declined drastically during the 20th century and is rare throughout its range. Causes of the decline are ascribed to wetland drainage, river management and salinisation, as well as grazing and trampling of wetlands by stock. As of 2022, the global population is estimated to be 270 – 410 mature individuals. Within Australia it is classified as being nationally threatened with a rating of Endangered as of May 2013, as of May

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