SORA Illustrations

Torrent Ducks in the Andes

This paper describes a study of the Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata), undertaken in Río Negro Province of Argentina from September to November 1968.…

The Ground Rollers (Brachypteraciidae) of Madagascar. See Kirchman et al., pages 849-863. Painting by Mike Skakuj.

A group of ground rollers in a forest scene, painted by Mike Skakuj, published by The Auk (2001), vol. 118

Steller's Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) adult, head and shoulders; adult and immature on right; Korean form H. p. niger, upper left.

A group of Stellar's Sea Eagles atop rocks, painted by Don Richard Eckelberry, published by The Auk (2001), vol. 118

The genus Passerina. The branching pattern reflects hypothesized relationships based on results of this study

A group of birds from the genus Passerina on a tree, painted by J.D. Pedersen, published by The Auk (2001), vol. 118

Field Sparrow, College Park, MD, January 1980. Photo by Luther Goldman.

A Field Sparrow resting on a branch, photographed by Luther Goldman, published by Maryland Birdlife (1980), vol. 61

Adult at nest in a very deep recess beneath a sandstone cliff

An adult Phoebe nested beneath a sandstone cliff published by Ornithological Monographs (1965), issue 3

Cuban Black-Hawk (Buteogzzllus anthracinus gundlachii). Painting by Nils Navarro

Two impressive Cuban Black-Hawks landing on a branch, painted by Nils Navarro, published by Journal of Raptor Research (2005), vol. 22