Velvet Scoter (Oidemia fusca), Male
~ 1828
About this artwork
An ornithological illustration depicting a male Velvet Scoter (Oidemia fusca) in profile, standing on a rocky shore. This detailed print is part of a series dedicated to documenting bird species, commonly found in northern European and Asian waters.
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Velvet Scoters are large sea ducks found across northern Europe and Asia, known for their distinctive white wing patch and often diving for mollusks. This illustration, likely from a comprehensive ornithological publication, contributes to the historical record of avian species and their detailed depiction for scientific study.
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Velvet Scoter (Oidemia fusca), Male
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
