Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps Cristatus), Male in Breeding Plumage
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed scientific illustration of a male Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps Cristatus) in its distinctive breeding plumage, showcasing its feathered ruff and crest. The print is signed by Wm Wright as 'del & lit.' (drew and lithographed) and published by A. Börtzell.
Did you know?
The Great Crested Grebe is renowned for its elaborate and synchronized courtship dance, often dubbed the 'mirror dance,' where a pair face each other, dive for weeds, and then rise chest to chest, shaking their heads. This distinctive behavior is crucial for pair bonding, emphasizing the intricate social lives of these aquatic birds beyond their striking appearance captured in this illustration.
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Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps Cristatus), Male in Breeding Plumage
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
