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White-bellied woodpecker, Dryocopus javensis
White-bellied woodpecker variety, Dryocopus javensis (Crawfurds woodpecker, Picus crawfurdii). Handcoloured engraving after a specimen in Crawfurds Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1829
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Baron Cuvier Dryocopus Griffith Ornithology Picus Woodpecker White Bellied
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This hand-colored engraving depicts the White-bellied Woodpecker, Dryocopus javensis, specifically the Crawfurds Woodpecker variety, Picus crawfurdii. The intricately detailed image is based on a specimen housed in Crawfurd's Museum and was produced for Edward Griffiths' publication, "The Animal Kingdom," published by Whittaker in London in 1829. The White-bellied Woodpecker is a large and distinctive bird, with a white belly, black and white striped back, and a red crest. This woodpecker is native to Southeast Asia, ranging from India to Indonesia. The Crawfurds Woodpecker variety, also known as the Malabar Pied Woodpecker or the Macropicus crawfurdii, is found in the southern parts of India and Sri Lanka. The White-bellied Woodpecker is an important species in its ecosystem, playing a crucial role in seed dispersal and insect control. The natural history of this bird was a subject of great interest during the 19th century, and publications like "The Animal Kingdom" helped advance the field of zoology and ornithology by providing accurate and detailed records of various species. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the meticulous work of the naturalists and artists of the time, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world for future generations.
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