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Pterodroma macroptera, great-winged petrel
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Pterodroma macroptera, great-winged petrel
Ff. 93b. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria fuliginosa 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 Cook Discovery Exploration Feet Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Petrel Procellariidae Procellariiformes Pterodroma Sauropsid Sauropsida
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This stunning watercolor painting, created by the renowned naturalist Johann Georg Adam Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775, beautifully captures the enigmatic Great-winged Petrel, Pterodroma macroptera. Forster meticulously annotated the artwork with the scientific name Procellaria fuliginosa, a name now recognized as an early synonym for Pterodroma macroptera. Forster, who accompanied Cook as the expedition's naturalist, was an essential figure in the Age of Discovery. His keen observations and illustrations significantly contributed to the scientific understanding of the natural world, particularly in the Pacific region. This illustration, found in Forster's publication "Observations Made During a Voyage Round the World," is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the 18th century. The Great-winged Petrel, also known as the Grey-faced Petrel or the Great Shearwater, is a remarkable bird belonging to the Procellariidae family and the Procellariiformes order. Its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 120 centimeters (47 inches), is a defining characteristic of this sauropsid avian species. The Great-winged Petrel is a skilled flyer, capable of long-distance migration and spending extended periods at sea. This watercolor painting not only showcases the beauty and grandeur of the Great-winged Petrel but also serves as a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of exploration and scientific discovery during the 18th century.
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