Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed scientific illustration of a Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) perched on a branch. The bird is depicted in profile against a stark white background, emphasizing its physical characteristics for identification and study.
Did you know?
The Eurasian Tree Sparrow, though often confused with the House Sparrow, is distinguished by its rich chestnut crown and a distinct black patch on its white cheeks. Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy, first described this species, giving it the scientific name *Passer montanus*. Ornithological plates like this were instrumental in the 18th and 19th centuries, allowing naturalists to document and share knowledge about the diverse bird species found across the world, long before photography became widespread.
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Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
