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Oriole blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus
Oriole blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus (White-shouldered banana oriole, Oriolus mexicanus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814
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Banana Blackbird Elford Leach Mexicanus Miscellany Nodder Oriole Oriolus Polydore Zoological
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with our exquisite Oriole Blackbird greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring a stunning, hand-colored copperplate engraving of the White-shouldered Banana Oriole (Gymnomystax mexicanus), this card brings a touch of the natural world's beauty right to your doorstep. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this card is sure to impress and delight. Perfect for any occasion, express your warmest sentiments with the elegance and charm of our Oriole Blackbird card, brought to you by Media Storehouse in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Oriole Blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus, also known as the White-shouldered Banana Oriole or the Mexican Oriole. The image, drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, was published in William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany in 1814. The Oriole Blackbird is a vibrant and striking bird native to Central America and northern South America. The male is easily identified by its black plumage, bright orange underparts, and distinctive white shoulder patches. The female, on the other hand, has a more subdued appearance, with olive-brown upperparts and a yellow belly. The Oriole Blackbird is a versatile bird, inhabiting a variety of habitats, including forests, savannas, and plantations. They are known to feed on a diverse diet, consisting of fruit, nectar, and insects. This engraving captures the bird in a naturalistic setting, perched on a branch against a lush green background. The intricate details of the Oriole Blackbird's plumage and the delicate shading of the foliage are a testament to the artistry of the engraver. The Oriole Blackbird is an important species in its native habitats, playing a role in pollination and seed dispersal. However, their populations have declined due to habitat loss and fragmentation. This beautiful engraving serves as a reminder of the natural beauty and importance of preserving the world's diverse avian species.
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