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Phalcoboenus australis, striated caracara

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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)

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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Beak Bird Of Prey Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Falconidae Falconiformes Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Prey Sauropsid Sauropsida Second Striated Caracara Phalcoboenus Phalcoboenus Australis


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1. Title: "A Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) - A Majestic Predator of the Southern Lands, as Depicted in George Forster's Watercolor Painting from Captain James Cook's Second Voyage (1772-1775)" This exquisite watercolor painting, created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775, showcases the striking beauty and intricacies of the Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis). Forster, a German naturalist and son of the expedition's official historian Johann Georg Adam Forster, meticulously captured the caracara's distinctive features, including its long, hooked beak and the striking pattern of its plumage. Forster identified this bird as Falco harpe mas junior, a classification that was later refined to Phalcoboenus australis within the Falconidae family, which is part of the larger order of birds known as Falconiformes. Caracaras are birds of prey that are native to South America, and they are known for their adaptability and omnivorous diet, which includes a wide range of prey from reptiles and fish to small mammals and carrion. This illustration is a testament to the spirit of discovery and adventure that characterized Captain James Cook's voyages. Cook's expeditions were groundbreaking in their exploration of the southern hemisphere, and the detailed observations and documentation of the natural world by naturalists like Forster were crucial to advancing scientific knowledge during this period. The painting, which is housed in the collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, is a visual reminder of the rich biodiversity of the southern lands that were discovered during these voyages and the important role that scientific exploration plays in understanding and preserving the natural world. This stunning watercolor painting by George Forster continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and the timeless beauty of the Striated Caracara.

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