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Spectacled tyrant, Hymenops perspicillatus
Spectacled tyrant, Hymenops perspicillatus (Spectacle or white-winged water-chat, Perspicilla leucoptera). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Flycatchers, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1836
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This hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Spectacled Tyrant, Hymenops perspicillatus, also known as the Spectacle or White-winged Water-chat and Perspicilla leucoptera. The image was created by William Lizars, based on an illustration by the renowned naturalist, William Swainson, for Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library: Ornithology, Flycatchers, published in Edinburgh in 1836. The Spectacled Tyrant is a small, agile bird native to South America, specifically in the wetlands of Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. The bird's most distinctive feature is the white patches around its eyes, giving it the appearance of wearing spectacles, hence its common name. The engraving accurately captures the intricate details of the bird's plumage, with its predominantly olive-green back, white underparts, and black wings and tail. The Spectacled Tyrant is a flycatcher, which means it feeds primarily on insects, catching them mid-air. It is also known to eat fruit and small crustaceans. The bird's habitat includes marshes, grasslands, and wet savannas. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized the works of Swainson and Jardine, who were pioneers in the field of ornithology. Their collaborative efforts helped advance the understanding of the natural world and contributed significantly to the study and conservation of various bird species.
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