Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is an ornithological illustration of a Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra), depicted in profile, standing on a small patch of ground with sparse vegetation. The artwork is part of a comprehensive series documenting the birds of Sweden.
Did you know?
Magnus von Wright, along with his brothers, was a prominent Finnish-Swedish artist and ornithologist, celebrated for his detailed and accurate natural history illustrations. Their monumental work, 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds), published between 1828 and 1838, is a cornerstone of Nordic ornithological art. The Eurasian Coot, or 'Sothöna' in Swedish, is a widespread waterbird known for its unique lobed toes, which are perfectly adapted for swimming and walking on soft surfaces in aquatic environments.
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Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
