Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A detailed scientific illustration of an Arctic Tern, showing the bird in profile standing on a rock partially submerged in water, against a plain white background.
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The Arctic Tern depicted here is renowned for undertaking the longest migratory journey of any bird species, traveling from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back each year. This incredible feat means the bird experiences two summers annually and sees more daylight than any other creature on Earth. Such detailed scientific illustrations were crucial in documenting species like the Arctic Tern before modern photography became widespread.
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Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
