Common Cuckoo (Cuculus Canorus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A meticulous scientific illustration of a female common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), depicted in profile and perched on a small branch. The bird, with its distinctive brown and white barred plumage, is shown against a plain white background, accompanied by its scientific name and the common name "Gök" (cuckoo) below.
Did you know?
The common cuckoo, scientifically known as Cuculus canorus, is famously a brood parasite, meaning it lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species, leaving the upbringing of its young to unwitting foster parents. Its distinctive two-note call, from which its name is derived, is a quintessential sound of spring in many parts of the world. This precise illustration would have been crucial for ornithologists in the 19th century, aiding in the identification and classification of species during a period of extensive natural history documentation.
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Common Cuckoo (Cuculus Canorus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
