Pair of 2 Vintage Taxidermy Flying Carolina Wood Duck Bird Trophy Mounts 18"

Description

Pair of vintage taxidermied wood ducks (aka Carolina Duck / Aix sponsa) mounted with wings extended in flight on shield shaped wall hanging plaques. Back of one plaque marked with card from Hunter's Haven Taxidermy Studio.

"The wood duck or Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) is a partially migratory species of perching duck found in North America. Often considered one of the most beautiful of duck species in North America, the male is multicolored with iridescent greens, blues and purples and have a bold red bill. True to their name, this species is found in or near forested swamps where they nest in the cavities of trees. Wood ducks are permanent residents in southern regions of the United States." (Source: Wikipedia / US Fish & Wildlife Service)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear; some damage to feathers, tape on broken wing.

Dimensions

18" x 10" x 16" (Width x Depth x Height)