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Larus canus, mew gull

Plate 60 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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Birds Of Great Britain Charadriiformes Common Gould Gull John Gould Laridae Larus Nest Common Gull Larus Canus Mew Gull


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Plate 60 from John Gould's renowned publication, "The Birds of Great Britain," Vol. 5 (1873), showcases the captivating image of a Larus canus, also known as the Mew Gull. This hand-coloured lithograph, a masterpiece of nineteenth-century ornithological illustration, offers a detailed and vivid representation of this common gull species. The Mew Gull, a member of the Laridae family and the Charadriiformes order, is a long-legged, grey-backed bird with distinctive black wingtips and a white underbelly. The intricate details of its plumage are beautifully captured in this illustration, with the subtle variations in grey tones and the sharp contrast of the black wingtips adding to its lifelike quality. The scene depicts the Mew Gull in its natural habitat, likely perched on a rocky shoreline or cliffside, with the sun casting a warm, golden glow over the daytime scene. The bird's alert, focused expression and slightly open beak suggest that it is on the lookout for food, making this illustration not only a visual delight but also an insight into the behavior and habits of this fascinating bird species. John Gould's "The Birds of Great Britain" was a groundbreaking work in the field of ornithology, featuring hand-coloured plates of over 700 bird species native to the British Isles. This Mew Gull plate is a testament to the skill and dedication of the illustrators and naturalists involved in the project, and remains an invaluable resource for bird enthusiasts and historians alike.

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