Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This chromolithographic illustration depicts a Common Moorhen (Gallinula Chloropus) in profile, standing on one leg amidst sparse vegetation. The artwork provides a precise and detailed visual record of the bird's features, typical of ornithological studies.
Did you know?
The Common Moorhen, or Gallinula Chloropus, is a highly adaptable waterbird found across much of the globe, renowned for its distinctive red and yellow bill and its habit of flicking its tail to reveal white undertail feathers. Scientific illustrations like this one were indispensable tools for naturalists in the 18th and 19th centuries, allowing for the accurate identification and classification of species before photography became widespread, contributing significantly to the field of ornithology.
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Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
