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Red-legged honeycreeper and purple honeycreeper
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Red-legged honeycreeper and purple honeycreeper
Red-legged honeycreeper, Cyanerpes cyaneus (Coereba cyana) male 1, immature 2, female 3, and purple honeycreeper, Cyanerpes caeruleus (Coereba coerulea) male 4, female 5. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857
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Caeruleus Carl Coerulea Cyaneus Educational Hoffmann Honeycreeper Immature Ornithology Purple Red Legged Cyanerpes
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This hand-colored lithograph showcases a vibrant collection of Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus, Coereba cyana) and Purple Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus, Coereba coerulea) birds. The Red-legged Honeycreeper is represented by a male (1) in resplendent red plumage, an immature male (2) with a mix of red and green feathers, and a female (3) with a predominantly green body and a red ring around her eyes and legs. The Purple Honeycreeper is depicted by a male (4) with a brilliant purple and black plumage, and a female (5) with a green back and a purple belly and wings. Originally published in Carl Hoffmann's esteemed "Bilder-Atlas für Naturschüler" or "Book of the World," this illustration was produced in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1857. The meticulous hand-coloring brings out the intricate details of each bird's plumage, making it an essential addition to any ornithological collection. The Red-legged Honeycreeper and Purple Honeycreeper are native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. They are both nectarivores and play a crucial role in pollinating various flowers. Their striking appearance and melodic songs make them popular birds among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. This educational picture, with its rich history and captivating details, is an excellent reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of these birds and to learn more about their habitats, behaviors, and roles in their ecosystems.
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