Siberian Jay (Cractes infaustus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This detailed scientific illustration depicts a Siberian Jay perched on a mossy branch, facing right. It is a plate from 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds), an important ornithological work.
Did you know?
Wilhelm von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, formed a famous trio of Finnish-Swedish naturalist artists. Their most renowned work, 'Svenska Fåglar,' painstakingly documented Swedish birdlife. The Siberian Jay, depicted here, is known for its remarkable tameness, often approaching humans for food, making it a familiar sight for those in its northern European and Asian habitats.
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Siberian Jay (Cractes infaustus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
