Eurasian Pygmy Owls – Val Calanca, 1913

Two Eurasian pygmy owls are presented side by side in this early twentieth-century Italian ornithological plate. Their compact bodies, rounded heads and densely mottled plumage stand against a restrained neutral background, while simple branch mounts give the image the direct character of historical scientific documentation.

Published in Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia, the plate identifies the birds as Glaucidium passerinum from Val Calanca. The individual captions record male specimens from Selma dated 26 October and 2 November 1913. Original typography, photographic texture and the warm aged-paper tone preserve the distinctive appearance of the period publication.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Unidentified photographer / Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia
• Title: Eurasian Pygmy Owls – Val Calanca
• Original title: Glaucidium passerinum - Val Calanca
• Series: Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia, Anno IV, Tav. II
• Date: 1913
• Period: Early 20th century
• Place of Origin: Italy
• Medium: Printed ornithological photograph

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