Great Spotted Cuckoos — Historical Bird Study

Two great spotted cuckoos perch among leafy branches in this richly colored historical ornithological plate. The larger adult commands the composition with a prominent gray crest, patterned brown wings, pale underparts, and an exceptionally long dark tail, while a smaller young male rests on a neighboring branch below.

Twisting branches, broad green and russet leaves, distant vegetation, and a softly clouded blue sky create an atmospheric natural setting around the birds. The original caption identifies the specimens as Coccytes glandarius, or Häher-Kuckuck, and distinguishes an adult male from a young male. Detailed plumage and restrained natural colors combine scientific observation with the character of a carefully composed bird portrait.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Initialed F.K.
• Title: Great Spotted Cuckoos
• Original title: Coccytes glandarius (L.) — Häher-Kuckuck
• Series: Naturgeschichte der Vögel Mitteleuropas
• Date: Circa 1905
• Period: Early 20th century
• Place of Origin: Germany
• Medium: Color ornithological illustration

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
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