Pachyptila belcheri, slender-billed prion

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Pachyptila belcheri, slender-billed prion

Ff. 43, watercolour by William Ellis from a collection of sketches of Mammals, Birds and Fish made on Captian James Cooks third voyage (1776-1780)

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18th Century Bill Billed Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Ellis Exploration Foot Perched Perching

EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolor illustration, titled "Pachyptila belcheri, or Slender-billed Prion," is a captivating representation of a seabird that was discovered during Captain James Cook's third voyage (1776-1780). The illustration was created by the skilled hand of William Ellis, who meticulously documented the various mammals, birds, and fish encountered during the expedition. The Slender-billed Prion, a member of the Procellariidae family, is depicted in this illustration with remarkable detail. The bird is shown perched on a rocky outcrop, its slender, curved bill pointed towards the sky, and its long, blue-grey wings spread out behind it. The anatomy of the bird is rendered with great care, showcasing its streamlined body, which is perfectly adapted for life at sea. The intricate details of its head, with its piercing eyes and feathered head crest, add to the overall beauty of the illustration. The Slender-billed Prion is a pelagic seabird, which means it spends most of its life at sea, only coming to land to breed. This bird was named after Sir Joseph Banks's ship's surgeon, Sir William Belcher, who was a member of Cook's third voyage. The illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of this elusive bird, which was a new discovery during the age of exploration and discovery. The watercolor captures the essence of a quiet, daytime moment, with the Slender-billed Prion perched alone, taking in its surroundings. The use of watercolor adds depth and texture to the illustration, making it a beautiful addition to any collection of natural history art or ornithology.

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