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Sterna sandvicensis, Sandwich tern
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Plate 69 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 5 (1873) presents a stunning, hand-coloured lithograph of the Sandwich Tern, Sterna sandvicensis. This beautiful illustration showcases the tern's distinctive features, including its crested head, grey-brown upperparts, and white underparts. The tern's cap, which is darker grey in colour, contrasts sharply with its white forehead and face. The Sandwich Tern's long, forked tail and pointed, slightly downcurved bill are also clearly visible in this meticulously detailed anatomical study. The tern is shown in flight, with its wings outstretched and its legs and feet extended. Its eyes are focused intently on the water below, suggesting that it is calling out to its young or hunting for food. John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain was a groundbreaking work, featuring over 700 hand-coloured plates that showcased the natural history of the British Isles in stunning detail. This 19th-century illustration of the Sandwich Tern is a testament to the skill and artistry of the time, capturing the essence of this elegant and graceful seabird. The Sandwich Tern is a member of the Laridae family, which includes gulls and terns, and is part of the larger order Charadriiformes, which also includes plovers, oystercatchers, and avocets. These birds are adapted to living in daytime environments and are commonly found near water, making them a familiar sight for many people. The Sandwich Tern is a migratory bird, spending its summers in Europe and its winters in Africa and South America. This illustration provides a glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating bird, which continues to thrive in the wild today.
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