Reed Bunting (Emberiza Schoeniclus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A chromolithograph illustrating two reed buntings (Emberiza schoeniclus) on a bare branch. The image depicts a male (1 ♂) and a female (2 ♀) in spring plumage, as indicated by the Swedish text 'Säfsparf 1 ♂, 2 ♀ i vårdr.'.
Did you know?
The Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, is a widespread passerine bird found across much of Europe and Asia, often inhabiting wetlands and reed beds. This illustration by Bror Hjalmar Gullberg is characteristic of the early 20th-century trend in natural history publishing, where detailed and accurate artistic renderings were crucial for scientific documentation and public education, significantly contributing to the understanding of avian species.
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Reed Bunting (Emberiza Schoeniclus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
