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Egretta sacra, Pacific reef egret
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Egretta sacra, Pacific reef egret
Ff. 114. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Ardea jugularis and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Ardeidae Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Egret Egretta Exploration Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Pacific Pelecaniformes Reef Sauropsida Egretta Sacra Pacific Reef Egret
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts Egretta sacra, also known as the Pacific reef heron or Pacific reef egret, created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who was accompanied by his father Johann Georg Adam Forster, meticulously captured the elegant blue plumage and intricate details of this beautiful bird species. The painting was originally annotated as Ardea jugularis, an earlier scientific name for Egretta sacra. The Pacific reef heron is a member of the Sauropsida class, a group of vertebrates that includes reptiles and birds. It belongs to the Pelecaniformes order, which includes wading birds and water birds, and specifically to the Ardeidae family, which includes herons and egrets. The bird is shown with its distinctive long, slender legs and a graceful S-shaped neck, typical of heron species. This illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the 18th century, as European explorers embarked on ambitious voyages of discovery and exploration. The painting is a testament to the incredible observation skills and artistic talent of George Forster, who captured the essence of this bird species in a way that continues to captivate viewers today. Johann Georg Adam Forster was an accomplished naturalist and writer, and his detailed observations and descriptions of the flora and fauna of the Pacific region were invaluable to the scientific community of the time. This watercolor painting is a valuable addition to the extensive record of natural history created during Captain James Cook's voyages, which contributed significantly to the advancement of scientific knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment.
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