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Red-tailed tropicbird, Phaeton rubricauda
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Red-tailed tropicbird, Phaeton rubricauda
Red-tailed tropicbird, Phaeton rubricauda.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792
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Frederick Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Phaeton Shaw Tailed Tropicbird Zoological
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Red-tailed Tropicbird, Phaeton rubricauda, a magnificent seabird with a rich history in natural history. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1792. Shaw and Nodder were renowned English naturalists and illustrators, known for their meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in their work. The Red-tailed Tropicbird is a large seabird, characterized by its long, pointed wings, slender body, and distinctive red tail. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. This bird is a skilled flyer, often soaring high above the waves in search of food, which consists mainly of squid and fish. The engraving captures the Red-tailed Tropicbird in mid-flight, its wings outstretched and its red tail feathers streaming behind it. The intricate details of the bird's plumage, from the iridescent sheen on its back to the delicate markings on its wings, are beautifully rendered in this historical illustration. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a groundbreaking work in the field of natural history, featuring accurate and detailed illustrations of a wide range of animals, from birds and mammals to reptiles and insects. Shaw and Nodder's work was influential in advancing scientific knowledge of the natural world and remains an important resource for researchers and enthusiasts today. This handcolored copperplate engraving is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the skill and dedication of the naturalists and illustrators who documented it. It is a valuable historical artifact that continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the natural world.
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