H. Douglas Pratt (American, B. 1944) "Long-tailed Cuckoo" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original which appeared on the Federated States of Micronesia 29c Long-tailed Cuckoo stamp issued October 20, 1994. The tropical islands and atolls that comprise the Federated States of Micronesia host a multitude of migrant bird species, each with its own unique characteristics. This painting features a Long-tailed Cuckoo. During its annual winter journey, this bird is known to rest in many Pacific locales, including the island of Chuuk. This exotic creature is identifiable by its brown and white plumage, as well as by its unusually long tail feathers. Image Size: 7.25 x 5.5 in. Overall Size: 10.5 x 7.25 in. Unframed. (B14696)