Home > Animals > Birds > Passerines > Honeyeaters > Eastern Spinebill
Eastern spinebill, Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Eastern spinebill, Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris
Eastern spinebill, Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Slender-billed honey-eater, Certhia tenuirostris). Australia. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23188092
© Florilegius/Mary Evans
Certhia Latham Ornithology Slender Billed Tenuirostris
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Passerines
> Honeyeaters
> Eastern Spinebill
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
> Oceania
> Australia
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning hand-colored copperplate print showcases the Eastern Spinebill, Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris, also known as the Slender-billed Honeyeater or Certhia tenuirostris. The Eastern Spinebill is a small, endemic bird species native to eastern Australia. This exquisite illustration was drawn and engraved by the renowned English naturalist, John Latham, for his seminal work, 'A General History of Birds.' Published in Winchester in 1822, Latham's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this print, which captures the Eastern Spinebill's distinctive features. With its long, curved beak, slender body, and intricately patterned plumage, this bird is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the avian world in Australia. The Eastern Spinebill is a vital component of the country's ecology, playing a crucial role in pollinating various native plants. This print not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an essential record of the natural history of this remarkable bird species.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
