Johann George Adam Forster Collection

Phalcoboenus australis, striated caracara
Ff. 37. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Falco harpe mas junior and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Naso lituratus, orangespine unicornfish
Ff. 194. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Spheniscus magellanicus, Magellanic penguin
Ff. 83. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Thalassarche chlororhynchos, yellow-nosed albatross

Anas undulata, yellow-billed duck
Ff. 72. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas xanthorynchus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Anas erythrorhyncha, red-billed duck
Ff. 73. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas pyrrhoryncha and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Pygoscelis antarcticus, chinstrap penguin
Ff. 82. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Aptenodytes antartica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Caracara plancus, southern caracara
Ff. 33. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Procellaria cinerea, grey petrel
Ff. 92. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated laria inexpectata and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Phoebetria palpebrata, light-mantled albatross
Ff. 106. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Pelecanus pica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Trachinotus carolinus, Florida pompano
Ff. 224. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Clinus superciliosus, super klipfish
Ff. 187. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

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Johann George Adam Forster (1754-1794), German naturalist, ethnologist, travel writer, journalist, essayist and revolutionary

Pagodroma nivea, snow petrel
Ff. 90. Pencil drawing by George Forster annotated Procellaria nivea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Macronectes giganteus, southern giant petrel
Ff. 93a. Pencil drawing by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Parika scaber, leatherjacket
Ff. 247. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Barringtonia speciosa, barringtonia tree
No. 266 from the Botanical Drawings by George Forster made during Cooks second voyage 1772-1775. Illustration annotated with the number 191

Petroica macrocephala, New Zealand tit
Ff. 149. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Turdus minutus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Mobula mobular, devilfish
Ff. 250. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Parapercis colias, blue cod
Ff. 181. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Ardea sp. Heron
Ff. 112. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Ardea cocoi and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Hemerocoetes monopterygius, opalfish
Ff. 175. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Chanos chanos, milkfish
Ff. 237. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Fulmarus glacialoides, southern fulmar
Ff. 91. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria glacialis and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Pterodorma lessonii, white-headed petrel
Ff. 98. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria leucocephala made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Trachinotus goreensis, longfin pompano
Ff. 220. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Trachelochismus pinnulatus, lumpfish
Ff. 248. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Lethrinus nebulosus, spangled emperor
Ff. 201. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Nycticorax caledonicus, rufous night heron
Ff. 111. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Ardea ferruginea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Turdus poliocephalus, island thrush
Ff. 151. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Turdus xanthopus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Amaurornis flavirostra, black crake
Ff. 132. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Rallus aethiops and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Trachinotus ovatus, derbio
Ff. 225. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Cinclodes patagonicus, dark-bellied cinclodes
Ff. 160. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Motacilla gracula and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Thalassoica antarctica, Antarctic petrel
Ff. 95. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Procellaria antarctica made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Phalacrocorax punctatus, spotted shag
Ff. 103. Watercolour painting by George Porster (1773) annotated Pelecanus punctatus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Sula dactylatra, masked booby
Ff. 107. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Pelecannus piscator and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Genypterus blacodes, pink ling
Ff. 174. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Trachurus declivis, greenback horse mackerel
Ff. 223. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Egretta sacra, Pacific reef egret
Ff. 114. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Ardea jugularis and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Chaetodon vagabundus, vagabond butterflyfish
Ff. 197. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Puffinus griseus, sooty shearwater
Ff. 94 Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated procell fuliginosa and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Francolinus capensis, Cape francolin

Andamia amphibius, suckerlip blenny
Ff. 183. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Odax pullus, greenbone
Ff. 202. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Cephalopholis urodeta, flagtailed rockcod
Ff. 217. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

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Johann George Adam Forster: Exploring the Fascinating World of Avian and Aquatic Wonders Meet Johann George Adam Forster, a renowned explorer and naturalist who dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of our planet's diverse wildlife. From the rugged cliffs of Falkland Islands to the icy shores of Antarctica, Forster embarked on daring expeditions that brought him face-to-beak with some of nature's most captivating creatures. One such encounter took place on the windswept Falkland Islands, where Forster observed Phalcoboenus australis, commonly known as striated caracara. These intelligent birds amazed him with their resourcefulness and adaptability in surviving harsh conditions. Venturing further into ocean depths, Forster encountered Naso lituratus, an enchanting orangespine unicornfish. Its vibrant colors and unique horn-like protrusion made it a true underwater gem. But it was high above sea level that Forster found himself captivated by Thalassarche chlororhynchos - the majestic yellow-nosed albatross. Their graceful flight patterns across vast oceans left him in awe of their mastery over wind currents. Closer to home in Europe, Forster studied Anas undulata - the elegant yellow-billed duck. Its striking appearance and melodious quacks added charm to tranquil lakeshores he frequented during his research expeditions. In South Africa, he marveled at Anas erythrorhyncha - better known as red-billed duck - gracefully gliding through shimmering wetlands like strokes from an artist's brush. Antarctica beckoned next for this intrepid explorer where Pygoscelis antarcticus or chinstrap penguins waddled amidst icy landscapes. Their comical antics provided moments of levity amidst freezing temperatures. Aptenodytes patagonicus or king penguins stole his heart with their regal demeanor and distinctive orange markings.