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C1869
The Malurus Cynaneus
Artist:
W.H.Freeman
The first specimen of the Superb Fairy-wren was collected by William Anderson, surgeon and naturalist on Captain James Cook’s third voyage in 1777 when it visited Adventure Bay, Tasmania. He named it Motacilla cyanea but did not live to publish … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Malurus Cynaneus
Date:
C1869
Artist:
W.H.Freeman
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
150mm
x 220mm
Frame Size:
370mm
x 440mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1869
Description:
The first specimen of the Superb Fairy-wren was collected by William Anderson, surgeon and naturalist on Captain James Cook’s third voyage in 1777 when it visited Adventure Bay, Tasmania. He named it Motacilla cyanea but did not live to publish his findings, these were described by his assistant William Ellis n 1782.
Modern common name Superb Fairy-wren, Superb Blue Wren, Fairy Wren
Modern binomial name Malurus cyaneus
First described Ellis 1782
Distribution SA, VIC, TAS, NSW & QLD.
Reference Readers Digest Book of Birds 2nd ed 1986; Page: 436-437, ill. 436 & 437.
