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Nycticorax caledonicus, rufous night heron
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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)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Ardeidae Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Forster Heron Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Pelecaniformes Rufous Sauropsid Sauropsida Nycticorax
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1. Title: "Rufous Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) - A Discovery from Captain James Cook's Second Voyage, Watercolour Painting by George Forster" This exquisite watercolour painting, created by renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage (1772-1775), showcases the captivating Rufous Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus), also known as the Nankeen Night Heron or Rufous Nightheron. Forster meticulously documented the natural world encountered during the expedition, and this painting is a testament to his keen observation skills and artistic talent. Forster, a German naturalist, accompanied Cook on his voyage to explore the southern continent. He was the son of Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne and Johann Georg Adam Forster, who also participated in Cook's first voyage. Forster's extensive knowledge of natural history, coupled with his artistic abilities, made him an invaluable member of the expedition. In this painting, Forster has annotated the heron as Ardea ferruginea, an older scientific name for the Rufous Night Heron. The bird is depicted in its characteristic hunting stance, standing on a rocky shore with its distinctive rufous plumage on full display. The painting is a captivating representation of the avian world during the 18th century, showcasing the Sauropsida (reptile-descended vertebrates) class, specifically the Pelecaniformes order, and more specifically, the Ardeidae family, to which the Rufous Night Heron belongs. The Rufous Night Heron is native to the Southern Hemisphere, and its discovery during Cook's voyage expanded the European understanding of the diverse and fascinating wildlife of the region. The painting serves as a reminder of the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized the 18th century, and the significant role that natural history played in documenting and understanding the natural world.
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