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Redshank, historical artwork
Redshank. Historical artwork of a redshank (Tringa totanus). This shorebird inhabits coasts, estuaries and marshland across much of Europe and Asia. It is a migrant, and tends to breed inland in Europe and Asia, and spends the winter at the warmer coasts of Africa and southern Asia. It feeds mainly on shellfish and small crustaceans, which it probes for in soft wet mud with its long bill. It reaches a length of around 28 centimetres. This artwork was drawn by Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935)
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Archibald Bird Drawing Fowl Ornithological Shore Thorburn Vertical Wader Wading Red Shank Tringa Totanus
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This print showcases a historical artwork of a Redshank, beautifully drawn by the talented Archibald Thorburn. The Redshank, scientifically known as Tringa totanus, is a shorebird that can be found gracing the coasts, estuaries, and marshlands across Europe and Asia. With its vibrant red legs and intricate plumage, this migratory bird tends to breed inland in Europe and Asia before seeking warmer shores in Africa and southern Asia for winter. Measuring around 28 centimeters in length, the Redshank possesses an impressive long bill which it skillfully uses to probe for shellfish and small crustaceans hidden beneath soft wet mud. This elegant wader's diet reflects its habitat preference near water bodies. Archibald Thorburn's artistic talent shines through his detailed illustration of this remarkable avian species. His work captures both the beauty of nature and the scientific precision required to depict such wildlife accurately. As we admire this vertical artwork print from Science Photo Library, we are transported back in time to appreciate not only the natural history but also British ornithology at its finest. Let us marvel at this stunning representation of one of nature's wonders – a Redshank gracefully navigating its watery domain with elegance and purpose.
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