Hybrid between Barn and House Swallow (Chelidon Rustica L. x Hirundo Urbica)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is an ornithological illustration of a hybrid bird, combining features of the Barn Swallow (Chelidon rustica) and the House Martin (Hirundo urbica), as indicated by the scientific and Swedish textual notations. The bird is depicted in profile, perched on a branch, showcasing its distinctive blue-black and white plumage.
Did you know?
Ferdinand von Wright was a prominent Finnish-Swedish artist and ornithologist, known for his highly accurate and aesthetically pleasing bird illustrations. Part of a family of renowned naturalists, his work often blended scientific precision with artistic beauty, making significant contributions to the documentation of Nordic fauna. This particular illustration highlights a scientific curiosity of the era: the study and depiction of avian hybrids.
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Hybrid between Barn and House Swallow (Chelidon Rustica L. x Hirundo Urbica)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
