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Orthotomus sutorius, common tailorbird
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Orthotomus sutorius, common tailorbird
Plate 60, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)
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1710 1789 1722 C1781 18th Century Bevere Cisticolidae Common Joan Gideon Joan Gideon Loten Loten Nest Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Pieter Cornelis De Pieter Cornelis De Bevere Sauropsid Sauropsida
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Plate 60 of the Loten Collection presents a captivating illustration of the Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius), skillfully painted by Pieter Cornelis de Bevere in the 18th century. The meticulously detailed image showcases the bird perched on a branch, its back adorned with intricate feathers, and its vibrant plumage in full display. The Common Tailorbird is a small, nimble passerine, belonging to the family Cisticolidae, and is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The bird's name derives from its distinctive behavior of weaving leaves and twigs into its nest, much like a tailor sewing a seam. The leaf in the illustration may be a reference to this nesting habit. The Common Tailorbird is a sauropsid, a group of animals that includes reptiles and birds, and is part of the larger class Aves. Pieter Cornelis de Bevere, also known as Pieter Cornelis de Hooch or de Hooch, was a Flemish painter and draftsman, born in 1710 and active from 1735 to 1789. His works, including this illustration of the Common Tailorbird, are renowned for their exceptional detail and naturalistic representation. The Loten Collection, which houses this painting, is a significant archive of natural history illustrations, featuring a diverse range of birds, mammals, insects, and plants from the 18th century. This image of the Common Tailorbird offers a glimpse into the rich natural history of the past and serves as a testament to the artistry and scientific curiosity of the 18th century.
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