Barred Warbler
~ 1828
About this artwork
A chromolithograph illustrating a Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria) perched on a thorny branch adorned with delicate white blossoms. This detailed ornithological plate likely originates from a scientific publication on birds.
Did you know?
The Barred Warbler, scientifically known as Sylvia nisoria, gets its name from the distinctive barring on its underparts. Its specific epithet, 'nisoria,' is derived from the Latin 'nisus,' meaning 'sparrowhawk,' possibly due to its somewhat raptor-like grey and barred appearance. These migratory birds are often found in thorny bushes and dense scrub, mirroring the habitat depicted in this illustration, as they breed across Europe and Asia before wintering in East Africa.
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Barred Warbler
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
