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Cormorant species used for fishing in Asia
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Cormorant species used for fishing in Asia
Cormorant used for fishing in Asia, perhaps a great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo, or Japanese cormorant, Phalacrocorax capillatus. (Chinese diver, Colymbus sinensis.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824
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Carbo Cormorant Diver Latham Ornithology Phalacrocorax Sinensis Colymbus
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by the renowned English ornithologist John Latham in 1824, showcases the captivating image of a Cormorant species in action while fishing in Asian waters. The depicted bird could be either the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) or the Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus), both of which are native to the region. Alternatively, it might be the Chinese Diver (Colymbus sinensis), another Cormorant species commonly found in Asia. The intricate details of the engraving highlight the bird's distinctive features, such as its long, slender neck, webbed feet, and the distinctive 'hood' of feathers around its face. The Cormorant is shown in the midst of its fishing technique, with a fish clutched in its beak. This method, known as 'cormorant fishing,' has been practiced in Asia for over a thousand years. The birds are trained to catch fish and then return them to their trainers, who retrieve the catch from their beaks. John Latham's 'A General History of Birds' was a groundbreaking work in the field of ornithology, featuring meticulously detailed illustrations of various bird species. This particular engraving not only showcases the beauty and intrigue of the Cormorant but also offers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of fishing practices in Asia. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of vibrancy and depth to the image, making it a stunning addition to any collection of natural history prints.
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