Great white pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus

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Great white pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus

Great white pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

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Bildersaal Friedrich Gallery Georg Naturhistorischer Ornithology Pelecanus Pelican Thierreiches Treitschke Onocrotalus

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Great White Pelican, Pelecanus onocrotalus: A Majestic Avian Sight in Hand-Coloured Steel Engraving This exquisite hand-coloured steel engraving captures the grandeur of the Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), a magnificent bird that graces the waters of Europe, Asia, and parts of America. The image is an impressive work of art from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, published in Leipzig in 1842. The Great White Pelican is the world's largest heron, with a wingspan that can reach up to 3.5 meters (11.5 feet). Its distinctive pouch under the beak is used to scoop up fish and water, which is then drained before swallowing the catch. The bird's plumage is predominantly white, with black wingtips and a pinkish-orange beak and legs. The meticulous detail in this engraving allows us to appreciate the intricacies of the pelican's anatomy, from the delicate feathers on its wings to the intricate patterns on its beak. The artist has also captured the bird's regal posture, as it stands proudly on the water's edge, surveying its surroundings. The Great White Pelican is a social bird, often forming large colonies during breeding season. This engraving provides a glimpse into the natural world of the past, offering a window into the beauty and majesty of this impressive avian species. This hand-coloured steel engraving is not only a testament to the artistic skill of the time but also an important record of natural history. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

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