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Euphagus carolinus, rusty blackbird
Plate 157 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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Aquatint Audubon Berry Birds Of America Blackbird Feeding Flock Icteridae Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Rusty Sauropsid Sauropsida Euphagus Euphagus Carolinus Rusty Blackbird
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Plate 157 from John James Audubon's iconic work, "Birds of America," features the Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus), depicted in meticulous detail in this hand-coloured aquatint engraving. The image captures a flock of these passerine birds, a member of the Icteridae family, perched on branches overhanging a body of water teeming with vegetation. The Rusty Blackbird, with its distinctive rust-colored feathers, is shown in the act of feeding, its beak delicately plucking berries from the branches. The intricate illustration showcases the bird's intricate plumage, from its glossy black head and wings to its rusty-red feathers on the back and flanks. The naturalistic setting of the illustration, with its lush foliage and water, further highlights the beauty and grace of this sauropsid avian species. The meticulous hand-colouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the Rusty Blackbird to life in a way that transcends the boundaries of the page. This exquisite plate is a testament to Audubon's unwavering dedication to documenting the natural world and his remarkable artistic skill.
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