Barn Owl (Tyto Alba Guttata)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A detailed chromolithograph depicting a barn owl (Tyto alba guttata) standing on a brick ledge. This illustration, likely from a natural history publication, features the species' scientific name and reference to Brehm's work at the bottom.
Did you know?
Alfred Brehm's 'Brehms Tierleben' (Brehm's Life of Animals) was an influential multi-volume zoological encyclopedia, first published in 1864-1869, renowned for its detailed descriptions and high-quality illustrations. The barn owl, 'Tyto alba guttata', is a subspecies recognized by its distinctive heart-shaped facial disk. This anatomical feature efficiently funnels sound to its highly sensitive ears, making it an exceptionally effective nocturnal hunter in its natural habitat.
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Barn Owl (Tyto Alba Guttata)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
