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Platalea leucorodia, Eurasian spoonbill
Plate 32 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Plate 32 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873) presents a stunning hand-colored lithograph of the Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). This beautiful avian species is depicted in its natural habitat, standing gracefully on a branch overhanging a marshy area teeming with common reed (Phragmites australis) and other angiosperms. The Eurasian Spoonbill, a member of the family Threskiornithidae and the order Pelecaniformes, is characterized by its distinctive, large, spatulate beak, which it uses to filter food from the water. The beak is shown in an open position in the illustration, revealing the pink coloration on the inner surface, a feature that adds to the bird's striking appearance. The Eurasian Spoonbill is a wading bird that is commonly found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a migratory bird, spending its winters in the warmer regions and returning to the northern areas for breeding during the daytime. In the illustration, the bird is shown with a chick perched nearby, indicating that the breeding season is underway. The chick, with its downy feathers, is partially hidden among the reeds, providing a glimpse into the bird's anatomy and the close bond between parent and offspring. The intricate details of the Eurasian Spoonbill's anatomy are beautifully captured in this 19th-century illustration. The bird's long, slender legs and webbed feet are clearly visible, as is the plumage on its body and wings. The illustration also showcases the commelinid flowers growing in the marshy area, adding to the overall beauty and naturalism of the scene. This image is a testament to the skill and artistry of John Gould and his team, who produced some of the most exquisite bird illustrations of their time.
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