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Quiscalus quiscula, common grackle
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Quiscalus quiscula, common grackle
Plate 7 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh
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Aquatint Audubon Birds Of America Commelinid Common Corn Eating Icteridae Maize Monocot Monocotyledon Pair Passeriformes Passerine Poaceae Angiospermae Common Grackle Grackle Magnoliophyta
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Quiscalus quiscula, commonly known as the Common Grackle, is depicted in this stunning hand-coloured aquatint plate from John James Audubon's "Birds of America" (Plate 7, 1827-30). This exquisite illustration, engraved by W.H. Lizars in Edinburgh, showcases the vibrant plumage and intricate details of this passerine bird. The Common Grackle is a large, omnivorous bird that is native to North and Central America. It is a member of the Icteridae family, which is part of the larger order of Passeriformes, or perching birds. The Common Grackle is often found near human habitation, particularly in agricultural areas where it feeds on a variety of food sources, including insects, seeds, and small vertebrates. In this illustration, a pair of Common Grackles are shown perched on a stalk of Poaceae, or grass, with an ear of corn nearby. The grackles are in the process of eating the corn kernels, demonstrating their omnivorous diet. The Common Grackle is an angiosperm-feeding bird, meaning it primarily consumes the seeds of flowering plants, which belong to the monocotyledon class, or monocots. The plant depicted in the background of the illustration is likely a Commelina, a type of commelinid, or flowering plant. The Common Grackle is an important seed disperser for many plant species, making it an essential part of the ecosystem. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the beauty and natural history of American birds is evident in this stunning illustration. The hand-colouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of natural history art.
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