John James Audubon (1785-1851), Plate CCXCIX Dusky Petrel
John James Audubon (1785-1851)
Plate CCXCIX Dusky Petrel
from Birds of America
Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring
Engraved by Robert Havell (1793-1878)
Published: London, 1827-1838
Paper size: 24 1/2 x 37 3/4 in.
This small seabird is widespread in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, mostly in tropical waters; in North America, it is regular over warm waters off the southeastern coast. At sea it is usually solitary or in small groups.
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