Temminck's Stint (Tringa Temminckii)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A precise scientific illustration of a Temminck's Stint, a small Palearctic wader, is depicted standing on a patch of grass and stones by the edge of water. The artwork clearly labels the bird with its scientific name, 'TRINGA TEMMINCKI LEISL.', and its Swedish common name, 'Mosnäppa'.
Did you know?
The Temminck's Stint, Tringa temminckii, is named after Coenraad Jacob Temminck, a renowned Dutch zoologist. Unlike some other stints, this species prefers freshwater habitats during breeding and migration. They are known for their subtle coloration and unique 'wing-shaking' display during courtship flights, making them a distinctive and fascinating subject for ornithological study.
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Temminck's Stint (Tringa Temminckii)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
