Pica pica (Eurasian Magpie)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A detailed scientific illustration depicting a Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) with its characteristic black, white, and iridescent blue-green plumage, perched on a bare branch. This print is attributed to the Finnish artist-naturalist Wilhelm von Wright.
Did you know?
Magpies are renowned for their striking black and white plumage, intelligent behavior, and their curious habit of collecting shiny objects, a trait woven into folklore across many cultures. Wilhelm von Wright, a prominent Finnish artist-naturalist, masterfully captured the avian world, contributing significantly to ornithological studies through his detailed illustrations.
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Pica pica (Eurasian Magpie)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
