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Rallus limicola, Virginia rail
Plate 205 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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Plate 205 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," features a vividly colored depiction of the Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola). This exquisite illustration, part of the original double elephant folio printed between 1834 and 1835, showcases the bird in its natural habitat. The plate was engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London. The Virginia Rail is a small, marsh-dwelling bird belonging to the Rallidae family, order Gruiformes, and class Aves. With its distinctive brown and black plumage, this sauropsid, or reptile-like bird, is well-camouflaged among the marsh vegetation. The plate captures the bird's alert posture, with its long, slender legs and sharp, curved beak, which it uses to probe the marshy ground for food. In the background of the illustration, various invertebrates and insects, including hexapods, can be seen. These arthropods, belonging to the class Insecta, are an essential food source for the Virginia Rail and other marsh-dwelling birds. The intricate details of the invertebrates are expertly rendered in the hand-colored aquatint, adding to the overall beauty and realism of the illustration. The Virginia Rail is a diurnal, or daytime, bird, and this plate captures its appearance during the day. The plate's title, "Rallus Limicola," is inscribed in the bottom left corner, along with the plate number and the names of the engraver and printer. This stunning illustration is a testament to the artistic and scientific mastery of John James Audubon and his collaborators, providing a window into the natural world of over 200 years ago.
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