Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus aquaticus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This precise watercolor illustration depicts an aquatic warbler perched on a sturdy reed, characteristic of its wetland habitat. The artist's initials "B. H-g del." are visible at the bottom right of the illustration itself.
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The Aquatic Warbler is Europe's only migratory passerine bird species whose breeding grounds are almost entirely restricted to wetlands. Its distinctive streaked plumage and elusive nature make it a challenging subject, and this meticulous illustration by Bror Hägg captures its features with scientific accuracy, likely for a natural history publication.
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Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus aquaticus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
