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Least-horned owl, Strix pulchella
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Least-horned owl, Strix pulchella
Least-horned owl, Strix pulchella.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the Least-horned Owl, Strix pulchella, a nocturnal bird of prey native to the northern parts of South America. The owl's distinctive features are on full display in this historical image, with its small ear tufts, round face, and large, yellow eyes. The Least-horned Owl is also known as the Northern Long-eared Owl or the Polydore Nodder's Owl, named after the naturalist Polydore Nodder who first described the species in the late 18th century. The Least-horned Owl is a member of the Strigidae family, which includes typical owls, barn owls, and screech-owls. This owl is well adapted to its woodland habitat, with cryptic plumage that helps it blend in with the trees. It is a versatile hunter, preying on a variety of small mammals, birds, and reptiles. This beautiful engraving is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in London in 1800. Shaw and Nodder were renowned naturalists and illustrators of their time, and their work was influential in the study and documentation of natural history. The intricate details of the Least-horned Owl's anatomy and plumage are expertly captured in this engraving, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical natural history illustrations.
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