Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This print features a detailed illustration of a common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). The work is attributed to M.v. Wright for the drawing and W.v. Wright for the lithography, indicating a collaborative process for its creation.
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The common cuckoo is renowned for its fascinating brood parasitism, where the female lays her eggs in the nests of other bird species, leaving the unwitting hosts to raise her offspring. This meticulous scientific illustration likely served as an invaluable tool for studying such behaviors and disseminating knowledge about the natural world during an era before widespread photographic documentation.
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Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
