Northern Hawk Owl – Surnia funerea
1832-1837. Print from "The Birds of Europe", published 1832-1837. The print was "Drawn from Nature and on Stone" by John and Elizabeth Gould. Printed by Charles Joseph Hullmandel, who was a leading figure in the development of British lithography. John Gould (1804–1881) was a preeminent English ornithologist and natural history artist who became a central figure in the scientific community of the 19th century. Often called "The Birdman," he is best remembered for his massive, multi-volume sets of books featuring thousands of hand-colored lithographic plates of birds from around the world. Beyond his artistic publishing, Gould played a crucial role in the history of science by identifying the diverse finches brought back by Charles Darwin from the Galapagos Islands; his realization that they were distinct species helped Darwin formulate the theory of natural selection. Gould was a master entrepreneur, overseeing a production team that included his talented wife, Elizabeth Gould, and the famous artist Edward Lear, to create some of the most beautiful and scientifically significant natural history records of the Victorian era. Surnia funerea (and its synonym Strix funerea) refers to the Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula), a unique, diurnal bird of prey found in northern forests. It exhibits characteristics of both owls (facial disk) and hawks (long tail, hunting style), featuring barred underparts, yellow eyes, and a, black-bordered facial disc, with Surnia being the accepted genus. Please examine photo for condition 540 by 365mm (21¼ by 14¼ inches). Item #32345
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