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Pygmy or little curlew, Numenius minutus
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Pygmy or little curlew, Numenius minutus
Pygmy or little curlew, Numenius minutus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate print showcases the Pygmy Curlew, or Numenius minutus, a small wading bird native to the grasslands and wetlands of Europe, Asia, and North America. The intricately detailed illustration was drawn and engraved by the renowned Irish naturalist and artist, Edward Donovan, for his seminal work, "A Natural History of British Birds," published in London between 1794 and 1819. The Pygmy Curlew is a fascinating and elusive species, with its distinctive long, downward-curved beak, which it uses to probe the ground for invertebrates and other small prey. This bird is characterized by its small size, with an average length of just 25 centimeters, making it one of the smallest curlews in the world. Its plumage is predominantly brown, with a white underbelly and a distinctive black and white pattern on its face. Donovan's illustration captures the Pygmy Curlew in its natural habitat, with its beak delicately poised as if in search of food. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the textured representation of the bird's feathers, the intricate patterns on its face, and the subtle shading that adds depth and dimension to the image. This historical print is a testament to the beauty and importance of natural history illustration in the 18th and 19th centuries. Donovan's work was instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of British birds, and his intricate and accurate illustrations continue to captivate and inspire ornithologists and natural history enthusiasts to this day.
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