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Turdus ulietensis (Turdus badius), bay thrush. Also known as
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Turdus ulietensis (Turdus badius), bay thrush. Also known as
Ff. 146. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Turdus badius and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75). Brought to public attention in Martin Daviess popular book, this painting is the only representation of this bird. The Museum never received the original specimen - it was collected during Captain Cooks second expedition to Australia and the Pacific in 1772, displayed by Cooks lead naturalist Sir Joseph Banks for four years, but then inexplicably vanished
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Conjurer Cook Discovery Exploration Forster Geomorphology Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Landform Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsida
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This watercolor illustration depicts the elusive Bay Thrush, Turdus ulietensis, also known as the Conjurer Bird or the Aplonis of the Pacific. The painting, annotated as Turdus badius by George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775, is a rare and intriguing representation of this passerine bird. Forster, the lead naturalist on Cook's expedition, brought this artwork to public attention in Martin Davies' popular book. However, the original specimen, which was collected during Cook's expedition to Australia and the Pacific, mysteriously vanished. The painting is believed to have been created between 1754 and 1794 by Johann Georg Adam Forster, George Forster's father. The Bay Thrush, a member of the sauropsida family and the passeriformes order, is known for its distinctive appearance and intriguing behavior. Perched on a rocky outcrop, this bird appears to be gazing intently at the viewer, as if conjuring up tales of adventure and discovery from its past. The geomorphology of the landform in the background adds to the sense of exploration and wonder, making this illustration a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the 18th century.
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