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Johann George Adam Collection

"Johann George Adam: A Wildlife Enthusiast's Dream Collection" In the world of ornithology and marine biology, Johann George Adam stands as a true pioneer

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Phalcoboenus australis, striated caracara

Phalcoboenus australis, striated caracara
Ff. 37. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Falco harpe mas junior and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Naso lituratus, orangespine unicornfish

Naso lituratus, orangespine unicornfish
Ff. 194. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Spheniscus magellanicus, Magellanic penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus, Magellanic penguin
Ff. 83. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Thalassarche chlororhynchos, yellow-nosed albatross

Thalassarche chlororhynchos, yellow-nosed albatross

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Anas undulata, yellow-billed duck

Anas undulata, yellow-billed duck
Ff. 72. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas xanthorynchus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Anas erythrorhyncha, red-billed duck

Anas erythrorhyncha, red-billed duck
Ff. 73. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas pyrrhoryncha and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Pygoscelis antarcticus, chinstrap penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus, chinstrap penguin
Ff. 82. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Aptenodytes antartica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Caracara plancus, southern caracara

Caracara plancus, southern caracara
Ff. 33. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Procellaria cinerea, grey petrel

Procellaria cinerea, grey petrel
Ff. 92. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated laria inexpectata and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Phoebetria palpebrata, light-mantled albatross

Phoebetria palpebrata, light-mantled albatross
Ff. 106. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Pelecanus pica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Trachinotus carolinus, Florida pompano

Trachinotus carolinus, Florida pompano
Ff. 224. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Clinus superciliosus, super klipfish

Clinus superciliosus, super klipfish
Ff. 187. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Pagodroma nivea, snow petrel

Pagodroma nivea, snow petrel
Ff. 90. Pencil drawing by George Forster annotated Procellaria nivea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Macronectes giganteus, southern giant petrel

Macronectes giganteus, southern giant petrel
Ff. 93a. Pencil drawing by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Parika scaber, leatherjacket

Parika scaber, leatherjacket
Ff. 247. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Barringtonia speciosa, barringtonia tree

Barringtonia speciosa, barringtonia tree
No. 266 from the Botanical Drawings by George Forster made during Cooks second voyage 1772-1775. Illustration annotated with the number 191

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Petroica macrocephala, New Zealand tit

Petroica macrocephala, New Zealand tit
Ff. 149. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Turdus minutus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Mobula mobular, devilfish

Mobula mobular, devilfish
Ff. 250. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Parapercis colias, blue cod

Parapercis colias, blue cod
Ff. 181. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Ardea sp. Heron

Ardea sp. Heron
Ff. 112. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Ardea cocoi and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Hemerocoetes monopterygius, opalfish

Hemerocoetes monopterygius, opalfish
Ff. 175. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Chanos chanos, milkfish

Chanos chanos, milkfish
Ff. 237. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Fulmarus glacialoides, southern fulmar

Fulmarus glacialoides, southern fulmar
Ff. 91. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria glacialis and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Pterodorma lessonii, white-headed petrel

Pterodorma lessonii, white-headed petrel
Ff. 98. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria leucocephala made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Trachinotus goreensis, longfin pompano

Trachinotus goreensis, longfin pompano
Ff. 220. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Trachelochismus pinnulatus, lumpfish

Trachelochismus pinnulatus, lumpfish
Ff. 248. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Lethrinus nebulosus, spangled emperor

Lethrinus nebulosus, spangled emperor
Ff. 201. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Nycticorax caledonicus, rufous night heron

Nycticorax caledonicus, rufous night heron
Ff. 111. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Ardea ferruginea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Turdus poliocephalus, island thrush

Turdus poliocephalus, island thrush
Ff. 151. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Turdus xanthopus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Amaurornis flavirostra, black crake

Amaurornis flavirostra, black crake
Ff. 132. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Rallus aethiops and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Trachinotus ovatus, derbio

Trachinotus ovatus, derbio
Ff. 225. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Cinclodes patagonicus, dark-bellied cinclodes

Cinclodes patagonicus, dark-bellied cinclodes
Ff. 160. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Motacilla gracula and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Thalassoica antarctica, Antarctic petrel

Thalassoica antarctica, Antarctic petrel
Ff. 95. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria antarctica made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Phalacrocorax punctatus, spotted shag

Phalacrocorax punctatus, spotted shag
Ff. 103. Watercolour painting by George Porster (1773) annotated Pelecanus punctatus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Sula dactylatra, masked booby

Sula dactylatra, masked booby
Ff. 107. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Pelecannus piscator and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Genypterus blacodes, pink ling

Genypterus blacodes, pink ling
Ff. 174. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Trachurus declivis, greenback horse mackerel

Trachurus declivis, greenback horse mackerel
Ff. 223. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Egretta sacra, Pacific reef egret

Egretta sacra, Pacific reef egret
Ff. 114. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Ardea jugularis and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Chaetodon vagabundus, vagabond butterflyfish

Chaetodon vagabundus, vagabond butterflyfish
Ff. 197. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Puffinus griseus, sooty shearwater

Puffinus griseus, sooty shearwater
Ff. 94 Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated procell fuliginosa and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Francolinus capensis, Cape francolin

Francolinus capensis, Cape francolin

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Apterichtus caecus, European finless eel

Apterichtus caecus, European finless eel
Ff. 173. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated muraena caeca and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Andamia amphibius, suckerlip blenny

Andamia amphibius, suckerlip blenny
Ff. 183. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Odax pullus, greenbone

Odax pullus, greenbone
Ff. 202. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageJohann George Adam Collection: Cephalopholis urodeta, flagtailed rockcod

Cephalopholis urodeta, flagtailed rockcod
Ff. 217. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)



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"Johann George Adam: A Wildlife Enthusiast's Dream Collection" In the world of ornithology and marine biology, Johann George Adam stands as a true pioneer. With an insatiable curiosity for nature's wonders, he dedicated his life to studying and documenting some of the most fascinating creatures on our planet. One of his notable discoveries was the Phalcoboenus australis, commonly known as the striated caracara. This unique bird captivated Adam with its striking appearance and intelligent behavior. His meticulous observations shed light on their feeding habits and social dynamics within their habitat. Adam also ventured into underwater realms, where he encountered Naso lituratus, better known as the orangespine unicornfish. Its vibrant colors and distinct horn-like protrusion made it an enchanting subject for his research. Through countless dives, he unraveled secrets about this elusive species' migration patterns and ecological significance. Amongst his many expeditions to remote islands, Adam had unforgettable encounters with Thalassarche chlororhynchos - the yellow-nosed albatross. These majestic seabirds mesmerized him with their graceful flight patterns across vast ocean expanses. He tirelessly studied their breeding behaviors and played a crucial role in raising awareness about conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures. Back on land, Adam closely observed Anas undulata - the yellow-billed duck - along with its cousin Anas erythrorhyncha - the red-billed duck. Their distinctive bills fascinated him as he delved into understanding how they adapted to different environments around the globe. No exploration would be complete without encountering penguins. Johann George Adam spent countless hours observing Pygoscelis antarcticus (chinstrap penguin) and Aptenodytes patagonicus (king penguin). From their adorable waddles to intricate social structures within colonies, every aspect of these charismatic birds intrigued him.