Red-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa parva)
~ 1828
About this artwork
An ornithological illustration of a male Red-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa parva) perched on a leafy branch. It features characteristic brown plumage on the back, a white belly, and a subtle orange wash on the throat, typically signed by E.H.g del. for the delineator.
Did you know?
The Red-breasted Flycatcher, scientifically named Muscicapa parva, is a small migratory passerine bird. Illustrations like this were crucial in the 18th and 19th centuries for documenting and classifying newly discovered species, playing a vital role in the development of ornithology and natural history studies. These detailed depictions allowed scientists and the public to identify and learn about avian diversity.
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Red-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa parva)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
