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Pennant-winged nightjar, Macrodipteryx vexillarius
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Pennant-winged nightjar, Macrodipteryx vexillarius
Pennant-winged nightjar, Macrodipteryx vexillarius (Macrodipteryx africanus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Birds of Western Africa, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1837
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Pennant-winged Nightjar, Macrodipteryx vexillaria (previously known as Macrodipteryx africanus), a nocturnal bird native to the forests of Western Africa. The illustration is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1837. The illustration is the work of the skilled engraver William Lizars, working from the original watercolors by the renowned naturalist and illustrator William Swainson. The Pennant-winged Nightjar is named for its distinctive wing feathers, which are longer than the rest, giving the appearance of pennants when the bird is in flight. The bird is cryptically colored, with brown and gray feathers that help it blend into its forest habitat. Its large, round eyes are adapted for nocturnal hunting, and its long, pointed wings enable it to fly silently, making it an efficient predator of insects and other small creatures. This illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. The intricate feather patterns, the lifelike representation of the bird's features, and the realistic rendition of its habitat all contribute to a stunning and accurate portrayal of the Pennant-winged Nightjar. The use of hand-coloring adds an extra layer of beauty and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of natural history illustration.
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