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Anas poecilorhyncha, spot-billed duck
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Anas poecilorhyncha, spot-billed duck
Plate 96, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)
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1710 1789 1722 C1781 18th Century Anas Anatidae Anseriformes Bevere Billed Duck Foot Fowl Joan Gideon Joan Gideon Loten Loten Mottled Pieter Cornelis De Pieter Cornelis De Bevere
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This stunning 18th century illustration, Plate 96 from the Loten Collection of Coloured Drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, depicts the Anas poecilorhyncha, also known as the Spot-billed Duck. The painting is a masterpiece by Pieter Cornelis de Bevere, a renowned Flemish artist born in 1710. De Bevere's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the vibrant orange and red plumage of the duck, its mottled grey body, and the intricate patterns on its bill and feet. The Spot-billed Duck is a distinctive waterfowl species native to South Asia. The male, as depicted in this illustration, has a distinctive red bill with black spots, while the female has a grey bill with orange tips. This species is a member of the Anatidae family, which includes ducks, geese, and swans. The anatomy of the Spot-billed Duck is fascinating. Its webbed feet are adapted for swimming and diving, while its eyes are positioned on the sides of its head, providing a wide field of vision for spotting predators. The duck's bill is an essential feature for filter-feeding, which it does by submerging its head in the water and using its bill to strain out food particles. This illustration, created between 1754 and 1757, is a testament to the artistic skill and naturalistic detail of the 18th century. The Loten Collection, which includes this painting, is a valuable resource for ornithological research and conservation efforts. The Spot-billed Duck remains an important species in wetland ecosystems and is protected under various international agreements.
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