Ptilinopus tannensis, Tanna fruit dove
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Ptilinopus tannensis, Tanna fruit dove
Ff. 138. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Columba xanthura and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Adventure Captain Cook Captain James Cook Columbidae Columbiformes Cook Discovery Dove Exploration Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida Fruit Dove
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This exquisite watercolor painting, titled Ff. 138, depicts the Tanna Fruit Dove, Ptilinopus tannensis, perched on a branch against a lush, green backdrop. The painting was created during the second voyage of the renowned British explorer, Captain James Cook (1728-1779), led to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. The painting was meticulously executed by the naturalist George Forster (1754-1794), who accompanied Cook on his expedition. Forster annotated the painting with the scientific name Columba xanthura, which is now recognized as belonging to the Columbidae family, order Columbiformes, and class Sauropsida. The Tanna Fruit Dove is native to the South Pacific, and its vibrant green plumage is beautifully rendered in this 18th-century illustration. The painting captures the serene moment of the bird in its natural habitat, adding to the sense of adventure and discovery that characterized Cook's expeditions. This watercolor painting is a testament to the remarkable observations and documentation of natural history during the Age of Exploration. It was created by the skilled hand of Johann Georg Adam Forster (1754-1794), who was a prolific naturalist and writer, and is a valuable addition to the rich historical record of the natural world.
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