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Brown hawk-owl on a mango tree
Brown hawk-owl, Ninox scutulata (Falco badius), on a mango tree, Mangifera indica, in Sri Lanka. From a watercolour by Pieter de Bevere supplied by Governor Joan Gideon Loten. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Peter Brown from his New Illustrations of Zoology, B. White, London, 1776
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1. Title: A Brown Hawk-Owl Perched on a Mango Tree in Sri Lanka This exquisite watercolor painting, created by Pieter de Bevere and supplied by Governor Joan Gideon Loten, depicts a Brown Hawk-Owl (Ninox scutulata, previously known as Falco badius) resting on a branch of a mango tree (Mangifera indica) in Sri Lanka. The image is a hand-colored copperplate engraving from Peter Brown's "New Illustrations of Zoology," published by B. White in London in 1776. The Brown Hawk-Owl is a nocturnal bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Known for their distinctive facial discs and large, yellow eyes, they are skilled hunters that primarily feed on rodents, reptiles, and other small animals. Mango trees, native to South Asia, are renowned for their sweet and juicy fruit. The trees are evergreen, with a height ranging from 10 to 40 meters, and are widely cultivated for their fruit in tropical regions around the world. Governor Joan Gideon Loten, a Dutch colonial administrator, likely acquired this beautiful artwork during his tenure in Sri Lanka, which was then known as Ceylon. The intricate details of the Brown Hawk-Owl and the mango tree in the painting are a testament to the skill of Pieter de Bevere and the artisans who hand-colored and engraved the image. This illustration serves as a reminder of the rich natural history of Sri Lanka and the importance of documenting the diverse flora and fauna of the region during the colonial era. The Brown Hawk-Owl on the mango tree is not only a stunning work of art but also a valuable record of the natural world that existed centuries ago.
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