Kop van een Oorgier (Otogyps auricularis Daud) 1763 - 1824

François Levaillant, a French naturalist and explorer, created this watercolor on paper titled "Kop van een Oorgier (Otogyps auricularis Daud)". The artwork depicts a detailed study of the head of an African white-backed vulture. Levaillant’s meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the bird's features, particularly its yellow beak and piercing dark eye, make this piece a valuable contribution to the history of ornithological illustration. The artwork is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.