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Wood warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix
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Wood warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix
Wood warbler, Phylloscopus sibilatrix, and moorhen, Gallinula chloropus Pouillot et poule d eau. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Casse Deau Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Fries Gallinula Guerin Meneville Moorhen Naturelle Ornithology Phylloscopus Pittoresque Poule Warbler Chloropus
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored steel engraving, taken from the "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) by Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville, published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases two distinct species of the natural world: the Wood Warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix) and the Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus). The Wood Warbler, depicted perched on a branch, is a small, agile bird with a yellowish-green back, olive-gray wings, and a distinctive white eyebrow. Its scientific name, sibilatrix, refers to its whistling song, which is reminiscent of hissing or whispering. The Moorhen, on the other hand, is a wading bird with a bright red bill and legs, and a glossy green back and wings. Its common name, poule d'eau (water hen), reflects its habit of living in wetland environments. The illustration is a masterpiece of 19th-century ornithological art, created by the skilled hand of Adolph Fries. The meticulous engraving process, which involved etching the design onto a steel plate and then inking and printing the image, resulted in a stunningly accurate and lifelike representation of these two birds. The hand-coloring further enhances the artwork, adding vibrancy and depth to the image. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the artistic skill and dedication of the naturalists and artists of the past. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of these birds and to reflect on the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations.
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