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Hirundo rustica, barn swallow
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Hirundo rustica, barn swallow
Plate 89 from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library. Original Drawings. Birds
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1800 1874 Barn Bell Forehead Forked Hirundinidae Hirundo Jardine Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida Barn Swallow Chimney Swallow Hirundo Rustica
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Plate 89 from Sir William Jardine's The Naturalist's Library: An Illustrated Theatre of the Animal Kingdom, features an exquisite and intricately detailed illustration of the Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica. This nineteenth-century avian masterpiece, created between 1800 and 1874, showcases the beauty and elegance of this common yet captivating bird. The Barn Swallow is depicted perched on a rock, its long, forked tail feathers fanned out behind it. Its blue-black back and wings, contrasted by its rust-colored belly and white underparts, create a stunning visual display. A distinctive red bib adorns its chest, adding to its distinctive appearance. The bird's head is turned slightly to the side, revealing the faint white line that runs from its bill to its forehead, a feature that gives the Barn Swallow its common name. The Barn Swallow is a member of the passerine order, also known as perching birds, and is a part of the Hirundinidae family, which includes other familiar species such as the House Martin and the Sand Martin. This sauropsid, or reptile-descended, bird is known for its agility and aerial acrobatics, making it a beloved sight in rural and suburban areas around the world. The illustration captures the Barn Swallow's grace and poise as it perches on a rock, its beak slightly open as if in mid-call. The intricate details of the feathers, the delicate shading, and the lifelike quality of the bird's eyes all contribute to the overall beauty and accuracy of this stunning nineteenth-century illustration.
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