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South American or pinnated bittern, Botaurus pinnatus
South American or pinnated bittern, Botaurus pinnatus. (Brazilian bittern, Ardea brasiliensis.) From a specimen in the possession of Thomas Pennant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Peter Brown from his New Illustrations of Zoology, B. White, London, 1776
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the South American or Pinnated Bittern, Botaurus pinnatus (also known as the Brazilian Bittern, Ardea brasiliensis), as it was depicted in the natural history collections of Thomas Pennant in the mid-18th century. The image, created by the skilled hand of engraver Peter Brown for Pennant's groundbreaking work "New Illustrations of Zoology," provides an intricate and accurate representation of this fascinating bird species native to South America. The South American Bittern is a large wading bird, characterized by its distinctive plumage of black and white stripes, elongated neck, and a prominent plume on its back. This engraving captures the bird's intricate feather patterns and the subtle textures of its skin, offering a glimpse into the natural world of the past. At the time of Pennant's publication, the South American Bittern was a relatively new discovery for European naturalists. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, and it was not until the late 18th century that naturalists like Pennant began to document and illustrate it in detail. This engraving represents an important contribution to the growing body of knowledge about the natural world during the Age of Enlightenment. The South American Bittern is still found in wetlands throughout South America, from Argentina to Mexico. It is an important predator in its ecosystem, feeding primarily on fish, amphibians, and crustaceans. Despite its widespread distribution, the species is currently listed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
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