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Temmincks lark, Eremophila bilopha
Temmincks lark or Temmincks horned lark, Eremophila bilopha (Double-crested lark, Alauda cilopha, Tem.). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1829. Temmincks lark or Temmincks horned lark, Eremophila bilopha (Double-crested lark, Alauda cilopha, Tem.). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1829
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Alauda Baron Cuvier Griffith Horned Lark Double Crested Eremophila Temmincks
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This handcoloured engraving depicts the Temmincks Lark, or Temmincks Horned Lark, Eremophila bilopha, also known as the Double-crested Lark or Alauda cilopha. The image is taken from Edward Griffiths' publication of The Animal Kingdom by the renowned French naturalist, Baron Georges Cuvier. The Temmincks Lark is a small, desert-dwelling bird native to North Africa and the Middle East. The species is characterized by its distinctive crest of feathers on its head, which gives it its common names. The lark is shown here in its typical habitat, with a sandy background and a few small stones. The intricate detail of the engraving allows for a close examination of the lark's features, including its brown and white plumage, its short, stout beak, and its yellow eyes. The Temmincks Lark is an important species in the study of avian evolution, as it is one of the few larks that retains a crest, which is thought to have evolved as a means of thermoregulation in desert environments. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the meticulous work of Edward Griffiths and the natural history community of the early 19th century, capturing the essence of this unique and fascinating bird.
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