Long-tailed Duck (Harelda hyemalis)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is an ornithological illustration depicting a Long-tailed Duck (Harelda hyemalis), identified as a young bird, standing on a rock by water with distant hills. It is likely from a natural history publication.
Did you know?
These detailed ornithological plates were vital for the burgeoning field of natural history, allowing scientists and enthusiasts alike to identify and study species with unprecedented accuracy. Before the widespread use of photography, such illustrations served as the primary visual record of the natural world, capturing intricate feather patterns and anatomical features.
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Long-tailed Duck (Harelda hyemalis)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
