Two Black Redstarts (Phaenicurus Ochruros Gibraltaraiensis)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This chromolithograph depicts a male and a female Black Redstart (Phaenicurus Ochruros Gibraltaraiensis) perched on a leafy branch. The illustration was created by Einar H. Gjerding for ornithological publications.
Did you know?
Scientific illustrations like this one played a crucial role in ornithology, helping naturalists and the public identify species before the advent of widespread photography. The Black Redstart, an adaptable bird, is known for inhabiting urban environments, often nesting in buildings and ruins, a testament to its resilience in human-dominated landscapes.
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Two Black Redstarts (Phaenicurus Ochruros Gibraltaraiensis)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
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