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Wilsons snipe or common snipe, Gallinago delicata
Wilsons snipe or common snipe, Gallinago delicata, males 1, female 2. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, E.K. Mayers, Harrisburg, 1890
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Audubon Bank Benjamin Chimney Common Gallinago Harry Ornithological Ornithology Pelagica Pennsylvania Report Snipe Swallow Swift Warren Wilsons Delicata Riparia
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1. Title: A Pair of Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) Amidst Wetland Vegetation This chromolithograph, created in 1890, showcases a male and female Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) in their natural habitat. The intricately detailed image, produced as a lithograph after an ornithological illustration by the renowned naturalist John James Audubon, was published in Benjamin Harry Warren's Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania. The male Wilson's Snipe, depicted on the left, is characterized by its long, downward-curved bill, which is used for probing the muddy ground for food. Its plumage is a striking mix of brown, gray, and black, with a white stripe over the eye and a white tail tip. The female, on the right, is more subtly colored, with a brownish-gray back, a white underbelly, and a short, straight bill. The scene is set in a wetland environment, with the birds perched among tall, emergent vegetation. The image also includes several other birds native to the United States during the late 19th century. A Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) can be seen flying overhead, while a Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) is nesting in the muddy bank. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this chromolithograph provide a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the wetlands of Pennsylvania during the late 1800s. The meticulous attention to detail and the skillful use of color make this a valuable addition to any collection of ornithological illustrations.
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