PICTURE

The image depicts an artistic illustration of two Clapper Rails standing on a textured wooden surface, surrounded by tall green grasses that evoke a natural marsh habitat. The bird on the left is shown with its head slightly lowered, showcasing its distinctively long bill and intricately patterned brown and gray feathers, with subtle hints of orange on its chest. Its companion, positioned slightly behind and to the right, is captured mid-call, its beak open wide, revealing an elegant neck and an attentive posture. This scene beautifully captures the essence of these wading birds in their natural environment, accentuating their unique physical characteristics and natural behaviors by the vibrant and precise coloring.

The image depicts an artistic illustration of two Clapper Rails standing on a textured wooden surface, surrounded by tall green grasses that evoke a natural marsh habitat. The bird on the left is shown with its head slightly lowered, showcasing its distinctively long bill and intricately patterned brown and gray feathers, with subtle hints of orange on its chest. Its companion, positioned slightly behind and to the right, is captured mid-call, its beak open wide, revealing an elegant neck and an attentive posture. This scene beautifully captures the essence of these wading birds in their natural environment, accentuating their unique physical characteristics and natural behaviors by the vibrant and precise coloring.

Name/Title

PICTURE

Entry/Object ID

1979.1.16 DD

Description

"CLAPPER RAIL"/AUDUBON BIRDS OF AMERICA/BY: R.T. PETERSON

Collection

Birds

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Picture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good