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Aimophila aestivalis, Bachmans sparrow
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Aimophila aestivalis, Bachmans sparrow
Plate 165 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Plate 165 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," features the Bachman's Sparrow (Aimophila aestivalis), depicted perched gracefully on a slender branch. This exquisite print, part of the original double elephant folio edition (1831-34), was hand-coloured aquatint, engraved, and printed by R. Havell (& Son) in London. The Bachman's Sparrow is a small bird belonging to the family Emberizidae, and is native to the southeastern United States. This eudicot, or flowering plant-loving bird, is known for its distinctive brown and white plumage, with a distinctive black mask across its eyes. The Bachman's Sparrow is named after John Bachman, a naturalist from Charleston, South Carolina, who first described the species in 1833. The Bachman's Sparrow is often found in wet, open woodlands, particularly those dominated by angiosperms, such as the Fever Tree (Casuarina rigida), which is depicted in the background of the print. This asterid, or flowering plant, is also known as fever bark or fevertree, and is characterized by its unusual, feathery leaves. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this stunning print, which captures the essence of both the Bachman's Sparrow and its habitat. The Carolina Wren (Thryothorus carolinensis), another native bird species, can be seen peeking out from the branches in the lower left corner, adding an additional layer of interest to this beautiful work of art. Overall, Plate 165 from Audubon's "Birds of America" is a testament to the natural beauty of the American South and the importance of preserving its unique wildlife and habitats.
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