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Green heron, Butorides virescens
Green heron, Butorides virescens, male 1, young 2. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, E.K. Mayers, Harrisburg, 1890
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Ater Audubon Benjamin Corvus Crow Harry Headed Heron Ornithological Ornithology Pennsylvania Report Virescens Warren Brachyrhynchos Butorides Cowbird Molothrus
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts a male Green Heron (Butorides virescens) in its vibrant plumage, with two young herons nestled beside him. The intricately detailed illustration is a reproduction of an original ornithological drawing by the renowned naturalist John James Audubon, created for Benjamin Harry Warren's Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania in 1890. The Green Heron, a native of the American continent, is characterized by its bright green and blue back, black wings, and long, S-shaped bill. The male heron is shown with a bold, brown head, while the young herons display the mottled gray and brown coloration typical of juvenile birds. In the background, a Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) perches on a tree branch, its black and white plumage contrasting sharply with the greens and browns of the herons. The Cowbird, a brood parasite, lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, including the Green Heron. This beautiful and educational print offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the United States during the late 19th century.
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