Difference between pages "Starling" and "Statuary bronze"

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[[File:1976.514-E1380CR-d1.jpg|thumb|Fan with African starling feathers<br>MFA# 1976.514]]
 
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
[[File:European Starling.jpg|thumb|European Starling]]
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A sharp-beaked, medium-size [[bird|bird]] with iridescent black wings of the family Sturnidae, such as ''Sturnus vulgaris''. Native to Europe and Asia, starlings are now found throughout the world. They eat fruit and grains as well as harmful insects. Starlings are aggressive and noisy birds that can immitate the calls of other birds. They can form large communities in city centers resulting in copious debris and droppings.
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A [[bronze]] alloy containing 75-90% [[copper]] with [[tin]], [[zinc]], and [[lead]]. Statuary bronze has good corrosion resistance. It is used for casting statues, plaques, hardware, and ornamental objects (Brady 1971).
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
mynah (Sturnus contra); blackbird (incorrect but often used); common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
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bronze para estatuária (Port.)
  
 
==Resources and Citations==
 
==Resources and Citations==
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "starling." Accessed 17 Mar. 2005 .
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 770
  
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starling (accessed Mar. 17, 2005)
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* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 15:12, 4 June 2022

Description

A Bronze alloy containing 75-90% Copper with Tin, Zinc, and Lead. Statuary bronze has good corrosion resistance. It is used for casting statues, plaques, hardware, and ornamental objects (Brady 1971).

Synonyms and Related Terms

bronze para estatuária (Port.)

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 770
  • Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996