Rock Pipit (Anthus Spinoletta Rupestris) in Winter Plumage
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed chromolithograph of a Rock Pipit (Anthus Spinoletta Rupestris) in its winter plumage, standing on a snow-covered rock. The illustration was created by A. M. Wright in 1888, likely for a natural history publication.
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The Rock Pipit, Anthus spinoletta, is a hardy European passerine bird, frequently found along rocky coastlines and cliffs. The sub-species 'rupestris' in its scientific name directly translates to 'of rocks,' perfectly describing its preferred habitat. This particular illustration captures the bird in its winter plumage, a time when these resilient birds are often seen foraging in harsh coastal conditions.
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Rock Pipit (Anthus Spinoletta Rupestris) in Winter Plumage
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
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