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Ash-coloured harrier, Circus cineraceus
Ash-coloured harrier, Circus cineraceus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving showcases the Ash-coloured Harrier, Circus cineraceus, a magnificent bird of prey native to the Old World. The Ash-coloured Harrier, also known as the Montagu's Harrier or the Eastern Harrier, is a slender and agile falcon with distinctive ash-gray plumage, making it an elegant and stealthy hunter in its grassland habitats. The intricate detail in this engraving captures the Ash-coloured Harrier's striking features, from its pointed wings and long, curved beak to its piercing yellow eyes that survey its surroundings with keen intelligence. This image is a testament to the skill and artistry of Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches (Gallery of Natural History) in Leipzig, Germany, which produced high-quality prints of natural history subjects during the mid-19th century. The Ash-coloured Harrier is a bird of open grasslands and marshes, where it hunts primarily by sight, stalking its prey and then using its powerful legs to deliver a swift, deadly strike. Its diet consists mainly of small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. This engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the past, showcasing the beauty and grace of the Ash-coloured Harrier in its natural habitat. This image is a valuable historical record of a species that continues to fascinate ornithologists and naturalists today. The Ash-coloured Harrier remains an iconic symbol of the natural world, and this hand-colored steel engraving is a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world and the artistry of those who seek to capture its essence.
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