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May 18, 2013

Red-tailed Hawk- Buteo jamaicensis

by Bryce W. Robinson

Red-tailed Hawk- Buteo jamaicensis. 12x16" prismacolor on bristol

Red-tailed Hawk- Buteo jamaicensis. 12×16″ prismacolor on bristol

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Published in Marine Ornithology: Potential northward expansion of the breeding range of Red-legged Kittiwake Rissa brevirostris. In 2018, I was part of an expedition to remote St. Matthew Island in the Bering Sea. During our month long stay, I found a few hundred Red-legged Kittiwake that appeared to be conducting nesting activities. This is important because this species typically does not occur at this location, and it indicates a northward extension in the breeding range of the species by ~400 km. For a full discussion and to read the paper, visit ornithologi.com

I’m currently working on another Red-tailed Hawk plate, but this time I have the pleasure of illustrating a striking subspecies from Central America - B. j. costaricensis. Adults are more solidly chocolate brown on the upper side, and can be brilliantly rusty orange on the belly, leggings, undertail coverts, and wing lining. They have a disparate belly band of globby streaks, and a bright white bib that stands out from their colorful body plumage. #wip

Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) work in progress. #wip

Many parrots in Australia (families Psittaculidae and Cacatuidae) can be found grazing in open fields in large numbers. It’s something that gives this place its character, and something I try not to take for granted. One such open-lands grazer is the Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus). These individuals here were in the fields just outside the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at Western Sydney University.

Quick sketch of my focus for the past few months - a singing Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae).

For the past two weeks I’ve been capturing Superb Lyrebirds. I really appreciate birds in the hand, because it provides a unique perspective and opportunity to study their plumage in detail. These pheasant-like passerines have such a subtle elegance that I look forward to representing through illustration. Thanks to Tane Sinclair-Taylor @tanetangaroa for the photos of the fieldwork, and @katianicolet and @kelsielopez for the help!

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Published in Marine Ornithology: Potential Northward Expansion of the Breeding Range of Red-legged Kittiwake Rissa brevirostris
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