Common sandpiper. Historical artwork of a common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos). This is a migratory wading bird that feeds around water. It breeds on high ground in northern Eurasia,feeding on insects alongside lakes and fast-flowing streams. In the winter it heads to Africa or South-east Asia and feeds around estuaries and lakes. It may reach over 20 centimetres in length. This artwork was drawn by Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
Taille de l’image : | 2949 px × 3919 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |