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Common pochard or red-headed wigeon, Aythra ferina (female)
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Common pochard or red-headed wigeon, Aythra ferina (female)
Common pochard or red-headed wigeon, Aythra ferina (female).. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819
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1794 1819 Common Donovan Drawn Engraved Red Headed Ferina Pochard Wigeon
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This exquisitely hand-colored print showcases the striking beauty of a female Common Pochard, or Red-headed Wigeon (Aythya ferina), as depicted in Edward Donovan's Natural History of British Birds. Published in London between 1794 and 1819, Donovan's meticulously detailed works were the result of his own observations and drawings, which were then skillfully engraved and hand-colored by expert artisans. The female Common Pochard is easily distinguished by her vibrant, chestnut-red head and neck, contrasting sharply with her dark brown body and white underparts. Her bill is black, with a distinctive yellow tip, and her eyes are a bright, piercing orange. The Common Pochard is a medium-sized, diving duck that is native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. They are often found in still or slow-moving bodies of water, such as lakes, ponds, and rivers, and are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and mollusks. Donovan's intricate and accurate representation of the Common Pochard reflects the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized his work. The print also serves as a testament to the natural history traditions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when the study and documentation of the natural world was a source of great fascination and scientific discovery. Today, this beautiful print remains a valuable and captivating record of the natural history of the Common Pochard and a testament to the artistry and skill of Edward Donovan and his collaborators.
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