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Aramus guarauna pictus, limpkin
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Aramus guarauna pictus, limpkin
Drawing 56 (Ewan 18) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram
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18th Century Arthropod Arthropoda Asterias Asteroidea Auger Bartram Bill Brassicaceae Brassicales Common Cruciferae Crustacean Angiospermae Aramus Aramus Guarauna Asteriidae
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This image is a 18th century drawing of the Limpkin, Aramus guarauna pictus, by the renowned American naturalist and explorer, William Bartram. The Limpkin is a wading bird native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States and parts of Central and South America. This intricately detailed drawing, which is part of the Botanical and Zoological Drawings collection (1756-1788), showcases the Limpkin's distinctive features, including its long, decurved bill, which it uses to probe for its prey, primarily snails and mollusks. The Limpkin is depicted among various plants and animals, including members of the Brassicaceae family, such as the Cabbage White Butterfly and the Shepherd's Purse. The presence of these plants, along with the Arthropoda, such as the Auger Snail (Armatina pectinata), and the Crustacean, Arbacia lixula, suggests that Bartram may have captured this scene in its natural habitat. Bartram's meticulous attention to anatomy is evident in the Limpkin's detailed rendering, with its feathered legs and intricately textured plumage. The Limpkin is also shown in close proximity to an Asteroid, likely a Starfish, and an Auger, possibly an Asterias forbesi. The inclusion of these marine organisms further underscores the Limpkin's association with wetland environments. This drawing is a testament to Bartram's exceptional natural history observations and artistic abilities, providing a window into the natural world of over two centuries ago. The Limpkin, with its unique bill and association with diverse plant and animal life, continues to captivate and inspire curiosity in natural history enthusiasts today.
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