Glaucidium passerinum (Eurasian Pygmy Owl)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A highly detailed lithographic print depicting a Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) perched on a branch, rendered with scientific accuracy. The illustration showcases the bird's characteristic spotted plumage and bright yellow eyes against a plain background.
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This precise illustration of the Eurasian pygmy owl exemplifies the era of extensive natural history documentation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Such meticulously detailed plates were essential for ornithologists and naturalists to identify and study species, contributing significantly to our understanding of avian biodiversity and taxonomy before the advent of widespread photography.
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Glaucidium passerinum (Eurasian Pygmy Owl)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
