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Pericriotus cinnamomeus, small minivet
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Pericriotus cinnamomeus, small minivet
Ff. 147b. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Turuds sordidulus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Chat Cook Discovery Exploration Familiar Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Muscicapidae Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida
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This exquisite watercolor painting, created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent (1772-1775), showcases the captivating beauty of Pericrites cinnamomeus, a small minvet or familiar chat (Certhilauda familiaris), also known as Turuds sordidulus in Forster's annotations. Perched gracefully on a branch, the vibrant red bird with black stripes and a white belly is a striking example of the diverse avian life encountered during the 18th century's spirit of discovery and adventure. Forster, a German naturalist and son of the expedition's official historian Johann George Adam Forster, meticulously documented the natural world, producing over 800 illustrations during the voyage. This illustration, featuring the sauropsid bird from the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae, is a testament to the rich biodiversity discovered during this groundbreaking expedition. The painting, dated between 1754 and 1794, is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a window into the world of natural history exploration during the Age of Enlightenment.
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