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Red-billed quelea, Quelea quelea
Red-billed quelea, Quelea quelea (Red-billed grosbeak, Pyrrhula sanguinirostris). Black bellied variety. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1829
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This exquisite hand-colored engraving showcases the Red-billed Quelea, also known as the Red-billed Grosbeak or Pyrrhula sanguinirostris. The black-bellied variety of this bird is depicted in the image, which was created as an illustration for Edward Griffiths' seminal work, "The Animal Kingdom" by the renowned French naturalist, Baron Georges Cuvier. The illustration was produced by the skilled hand of Charles Hamilton Smith. The Red-billed Quelea is the most numerous bird species in the world, with an estimated population of over 1 billion individuals. They are native to sub-Saharan Africa and are characterized by their distinctive red bills, which give them their name. These social birds form large flocks that can number in the millions, making them a striking sight in the African savannah. The Red-billed Quelea is an omnivorous bird, feeding on a variety of seeds, grains, and insects. They are known to form cooperative breeding groups, with several females nesting in close proximity to each other and relying on a dominant pair to raise their young. The intricate engraving captures the fine details of the Red-billed Quelea's plumage, with its black belly contrasting sharply against its chestnut-colored back and wings. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized natural history publications of the early 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of over 180 years ago and remains an important historical record of the Red-billed Quelea and its habitat.
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