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Polioptila caerulea, blue-grey gnatcatcher
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Polioptila caerulea, blue-grey gnatcatcher
Plate 84 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Birds Of America Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagales Juglans Pair Passeriformes Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Gnatcatcher Juglandaceae Magnoliophyta
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Plate 84 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," features the captivating Blue-grey Gnatcatcher, Polioptila caerulea. This exquisite illustration, hand-colored from an aquatint engraving, was produced by R. Havell (& Son) in London between 1827 and 1830. The Blue-grey Gnatcatcher is depicted perched gracefully on a slender branch of a Juglans tree, its blue-grey plumage blending seamlessly with the bark. With a delicate touch, the artist has captured the intricate details of the bird's plumage, beak, and expressive eyes. The Blue-grey Gnatcatcher is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Sittidae, order Passeriformes, and class Aves. It is an eudicot, angiosperm, and a member of the Magnoliophyta division, making it a flowering plant-loving creature. This gnatcatcher is native to North America and is often found in wooded areas, particularly those with oaks and hickories, which provide the perfect habitat for its preferred diet of insects. The Blue-grey Gnatcatcher is a member of the Fagales order and the Juglandaceae family. Its scientific name, Polioptila caerulea, derives from the Greek words "polios" meaning grey and "ptila" meaning feather, reflecting its distinctive coloration. This charming bird is a beloved addition to the avian world, and Audubon's masterful illustration serves as a testament to its beauty and uniqueness. Audubon's "Birds of America" is a groundbreaking work that showcases the natural history and artistic prowess of North American birds. With meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to accuracy, Audubon and his team created a visual record of over 435 bird species, forever preserving their images for future generations to appreciate and learn from. This stunning Blue-grey Gnatcatcher plate is a prime example of their remarkable achievement.
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