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AUDUBON: AUK. Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis)

AUDUBON: AUK. Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis)


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AUDUBON: AUK. Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis)

AUDUBON: AUK.
Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

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1827 1838 Audubon Beak Birds Of America Black Cliff Extinct Marking Markings Ocean Ornithology Rocky Swimming Webbed Feet White Wild Great Auk


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This print showcases the iconic Great Auk, a now-extinct bird species that once inhabited the rocky cliffs and wild oceans of early America. The image is an engraving created by the renowned naturalist John James Audubon for his groundbreaking work, Birds of America, published between 1827 and 1838. The Great Auk, scientifically known as Pinguinus impennis, is depicted in exquisite detail with its distinctive black and white plumage. Its large beak and webbed feet are beautifully captured, highlighting its adaptation to swimming in the oceanic depths. This magnificent creature's markings stand out against the rugged exterior of its cliffside habitat. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail brings this extinct species back to life on paper. Through his ornithological artistry, he immortalizes these remarkable birds for future generations to appreciate their beauty and understand their significance in American wildlife history. Granger Art on Demand presents this stunning print from their collection, allowing us to marvel at Audubon's artistic genius while reflecting on the tragic loss of such a unique species. Let this image serve as a reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve our natural world so that no more creatures meet the same fate as the Great Auk.

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