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Lesser racket-tailed drongo, Dicrurus remifer
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Lesser racket-tailed drongo, Dicrurus remifer
Lesser racket-tailed drongo, Dicrurus remifer, and Brahminy myna, Sturnia pagodarum.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Madame Massard, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, created between 1816 and 1830, showcases two intriguing bird species: the Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus remifer) and the Brahminy Myna (Sturnia pagodarum). The illustration is an exquisite example from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology. The Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, depicted on the left, is a small, agile bird native to Southeast Asia. Known for its distinctive long, fan-like tail feathers, it is a master of mimicry and often imitates the calls of other birds to lure prey. Its glossy black plumage and bright yellow eyes add to its striking appearance. On the right, the Brahminy Myna, or Jungle Myna, is a larger, omnivorous bird native to India and Southeast Asia. Its plumage is a mix of black, white, and orange, with a distinctive crest on its head and a yellow beak. This bird is known for its intelligence and adaptability, thriving in various habitats. The illustration was created by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo in Paris, and later becoming the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was executed by Madame Massard, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this historical artwork continue to captivate viewers and showcase the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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