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Aquila audax, wedge-tailed eagle
Watercolour 95 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Bold Vulture, Boo-ro-ma-rang
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Bold Vulture: A Portrait of Aquila audax, the Wedge-tailed Eagle, in Watercolour by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection This exquisite watercolour painting, titled "Bold Vulture, Boo-ro-ma-rang," showcases the majestic Aquila audax, also known as the Wedge-tailed Eagle, in its natural habitat. The eagle is depicted in intricate detail, with its piercing yellow eyes fixed intently on its prey. Its powerful beak, hooked and curved, is open wide, ready to tear into the flesh of a freshly caught fish. The eagle's long, muscular foot clutches the fish tightly, revealing the intricate anatomy of its talons. The painting, created in the 18th century by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection, captures the anatomy of this magnificent bird of prey in stunning detail. The artist's skillful use of watercolour brings out the rich textures of the eagle's feathers, from the dark, glossy quills of its wings to the intricate patterns on its chest. The eagle's perch, a gnarled and twisted branch, adds to the sense of wildness and freedom that surrounds this bird. The painting's title, "Bold Vulture," reflects the eagle's fearsome reputation as a hunter and its role as a top predator in the avian world. The Accipitridae family, to which the Wedge-tailed Eagle belongs, is characterized by its birds of prey with hooked beaks and long, broad wings. The Aves order, which includes all birds, is renowned for its incredible diversity and adaptability. The Aquila audax is just one example of the many fascinating species that can be found within this order. This beautiful watercolour painting is a testament to the artist's skill and the natural beauty of the Wedge-tailed Eagle. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of nature and the power and grace of this magnificent bird.
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