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Phaethon lepturus, white-tailed tropicbird
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Phaethon lepturus, white-tailed tropicbird
Plate 262 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Birds Of America Dramatic Feet Pair Phaethon Plume Sauropsid Sauropsida Spectacled Stripe Phaethon Lepturus Phaethontidae Phaethontiformes
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Phaethon lepturus, the White-tailed Tropicbird, gracefully soars above the azure waves in this stunning hand-colored aquatint print from John James Audubon's Birds of America. Plate 262, engraved, printed, and colored by R. Havell (& Son) of London, captures the bird in dramatic flight, its long wings outstretched and its distinctive white tail feathers streaming behind. The spectacled face of the bird, with its piercing gaze, adds an air of intensity and focus to the image. The White-tailed Tropicbird is a member of the Phaethontidae family, order Phaethontiformes, and is classified as a sauropsid, a reptile-like bird. This bird is found primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. They are known for their unique feeding habits, which involve plunging into the water from great heights to catch fish with their long, decurved beaks. The intricate details of the White-tailed Tropicbird's plumage are beautifully rendered in this print, with each feather appearing as if it has been meticulously painted by hand. The bird's legs and feet, which are not typically seen in flight, are also depicted in remarkable detail, adding to the overall realism of the image. The White-tailed Tropicbird is a striking and elegant bird, and this print provides a captivating glimpse into its world. The image transports us to a sunny day at sea, where the bird is in its element, flying freely and gracefully above the waves.
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