B/W Bird Identification (1 Viewer)

[Drgwalker]

Hi folks - first time poster.

I have a watercolour that I want to sell of a black & white bird - can anyone help to identify the bird in question?

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello,
welcome to birdforum! Taken a slight artistic freedom into account, best (actually very good!) fit, is a Manx Shearwater.

 

[Andy Adcock]

A Shearwater, wouldn't be confident to specify which one though.

 

[Drgwalker]

Thank's Alexander. Google images wasn't my friend but just checked your answer and you are spot-on.

I'm about to list the painting on eBay and you've earned yourself a 20% discount!!

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Yes, with an British/European based artist, its right to assume, that the artist really painted a Manx Shearwater with complete lack of the faintest brownish tinge and thats the answer that helps you, maybe you want a new hobby? Bird watching and identification is so interesting, please look here: Yelkouan Shearwater
And of course, the answer from Andy is surely the best in this forum mostly about confident identification.

I wish you good luck on ebay!

 

[KC Foggin]

I'm just going to jump in here and wish you a warm welcome to you from those of us on staff here at BirdForum
We're glad you found us and please join in wherever you like

 

[delia todd]

Hi Drgwalker and a warm welcome from me too.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.