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Shore Plover Tuturuatu, Wrybill Ngutu Pare
Shore Plover Tuturuatu, Thinornis novaeseelandiae. Wrybill Ngutu Pare, Anarchynchus frontalis. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 Plate 27 Date: 1888
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A History Of The Birds Of New Zealand Buller Charadriidae Charadriiformes Jg Keulemans John Gerrard Keulemans Keulemans Plover Sauropsid Sauropsida Watercolor
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This stunning watercolor artwork depicts the Shore Plover Tuturuatu (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) and Wrybill Ngutu Pare (Anarchynchus frontalis), two distinctive wading bird species endemic to New Zealand. Painted by the renowned Dutch naturalist artist JG Keulemans for Sir Walter Lawry Buller's "A History of the Birds of New Zealand" published in 1888, this illustration showcases the intricate details of these birds' plumage, beaks, and posture. The Shore Plover, also known as the Shore Dotterel or Tuturuatu, is a small, ground-dwelling bird with a distinctive black and white pattern on its back and brownish-grey underparts. Its long, thin, down-curved bill is an adaptation for probing the sand for food, primarily insects and crustaceans. The Shore Plover is found along the shores of both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The Wrybill Ngutu Pare, or Black-fronted Plover, is another endemic New Zealand wading bird with a unique appearance. Its most striking feature is its completely down-curved bill, which is a rare adaptation among Charadriiformes. The Wrybill's upperparts are brownish-grey, while its underparts are white, and it has a black belly band. The Wrybill is found along the coasts and estuaries of both the North and South Islands. Both species are Sauropsida, a clade that includes reptiles and birds. Keulemans' meticulous painting captures the beauty and uniqueness of these birds, providing a window into the natural history of New Zealand over a century ago.
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