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White-necked jacobin and grey-breasted sabrewing
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White-necked jacobin and grey-breasted sabrewing
White-necked jacobin, Florisuga mellivora, and grey-breasted sabrewing, Campylopterus largipennis. Handcoloured lithograph from Th. Lejeunes Complete Works of Buffon, Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Brussels, 1837
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1. Title: A Vibrant Encounter: White-necked Jacobin and Grey-breasted Sabrewing This hand-colored lithograph showcases two exquisite birds of the Neotropical region, the White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) and the Grey-breasted Sabrewing (Campylopterus largipennis). The image is taken from Th. Lejeune's Complete Works of Buffon, published in Brussels in 1837. The White-necked Jacobin, also known as the White-necked Hummingbird, is a small, iridescent bird with a distinctive white collar around its neck. Its body is adorned with a rainbow of colors, including emerald green, sapphire blue, and ruby red. The male's long, curved bill is used to extract nectar from flowers, while its wings beat rapidly to enable hovering. The Grey-breasted Sabrewing, on the other hand, boasts a grey chest, a long, straight, and distinctive sword-like bill, and a metallic green back. The male's throat is a brilliant orange-red, while the female's plumage is more subdued, with a greyish-brown throat and a duller green back. Both sexes have long, pointed wings, which they use to maneuver gracefully in the air. These two species are often found in the same habitats, such as humid forests and gardens, and feed on nectar and small insects. Their vibrant colors and unique appearances make them popular subjects for ornithological studies and admiration by bird enthusiasts. This stunning lithograph not only captures their beauty but also provides a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the Neotropical region.
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