Golden green parakeet, Psittacus swainsonii
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Golden green parakeet, Psittacus swainsonii
Golden green parakeet, Psittacus swainsonii.. Handcolored steel engraving by Joseph Kidd from Sir Thomas Dick Lauder and Captain Thomas Browns Miscellany of Natural History: Parrots, Edinburgh, 1833
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Audubon Dick Kidd Lauder Miscellany Ornithology Parakeet Parrots Psittacus Swainsonii
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This exquisite handcolored steel engraving showcases the vibrant and captivating Golden Green Parakeet, Psittacus swainsonii. The intricate details of the parakeet's plumage are beautifully rendered, with its golden-green feathers shimmering against the background. The engraving, created by the skilled hand of Joseph Kidd, is a testament to the artistry and naturalistic accuracy that characterized the illustrations in Sir Thomas Dick Lauder and Captain Thomas Brown's Miscellany of Natural History: Parrots, published in Edinburgh in 1833. The Golden Green Parakeet, also known as Swainson's Parakeet, is native to parts of Africa, specifically in the forests of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo. These parakeets are social birds that live in flocks, and they are known for their distinctive call, which sounds like a loud, clear "kik-kik." Their diet consists mainly of fruits, seeds, and flowers, and they play an important role in seed dispersal and pollination in their native habitats. This engraving is a valuable historical document, providing a record of the Golden Green Parakeet as it appeared in the early 19th century. It is also a testament to the important role that natural history illustrations played in advancing our understanding of the natural world during this period. The Miscellany of Natural History: Parrots was a groundbreaking work, featuring high-quality illustrations of a wide range of parakeet species, many of which were produced using the latest techniques in scientific illustration. This Golden Green Parakeet engraving is a striking example of the beauty and precision that could be achieved through these methods.
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