Little Stint (Tringa minuta)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This chromolithograph depicts a Little Stint, a small wading bird, in a natural setting, illustrating its physical characteristics and habitat. It is signed by W. Wright, indicating the artist responsible for the drawing and lithography.
Did you know?
Scientific illustrations like this one were crucial before widespread photography, allowing naturalists to accurately document and classify species. The Little Stint, despite its small size, is a formidable migratory bird, traveling thousands of miles between its Arctic breeding grounds and wintering areas in Africa and South Asia, making its accurate depiction important for ornithological study.
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Little Stint (Tringa minuta)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
