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Anthus spinoletta, water pipit
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Anthus spinoletta, water pipit
Plate 10 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh
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Anthus Aquatint Audubon Birds Of America Motacillidae Pair Passeriformes Passerine Pipit Sauropsid Sauropsida Singing Anthus Spinoletta Titlark Water Pipit
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Plate 10 from John James Audubon's monumental work, "Birds of America," features the Anthus spinoletta, or Water Pipit. This exquisite hand-colored aquatint print, engraved by W.H. Lizars in Edinburgh, showcases the intricate details of this small, agile bird. The Water Pipit is a passerine, or perching bird, belonging to the Motacillidae family, also known as wagtails and pipits. The Anthus spinoletta is a sauropsid, a group of vertebrates that includes reptiles and birds. It is a resident breeder in Europe, Asia, and North America. This bird is easily identified by its long, pointed bill, which it uses to probe the muddy banks of streams and ponds for insects and other invertebrates. The Water Pipit is often seen wading in shallow water, with a distinctive upright posture and a bouncing gait. In this stunning illustration, the Water Pipit is depicted in the act of singing, its beak open wide in a clear, melodic trill. The artist has captured the bird's vibrant plumage, with its brown back and wings contrasting sharply with its white underparts. The Water Pipit's bright yellow legs and bill add a pop of color to the otherwise muted tones of the print. Audubon's "Birds of America" is considered a masterpiece of natural history illustration, and this plate is no exception. The meticulous attention to detail, combined with the beautiful hand-coloring, creates a lifelike and captivating representation of the Water Pipit. This print is a testament to the artistry and scientific accuracy that defined Audubon's work, and remains a treasure of the natural world's visual record.
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