Pied Flycatcher (Muscicapa collaris)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This detailed chromolithograph depicts a male Collared Flycatcher (Muscicapa collaris) perched on a branch. It was created by E. H. Gussfeldt and lithographed by A. Bortze for a natural history publication in the late 19th century.
Did you know?
The Collared Flycatcher, a small migratory bird, is known for its striking black and white plumage in males, essential for attracting mates during breeding season. Such meticulous scientific illustrations were indispensable tools for ornithological research and education in the era before widespread photography, providing detailed visual records of species.
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Pied Flycatcher (Muscicapa collaris)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
