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Sitta canadensis, red-breasted nuthatch
Plate 105 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Birds Of America Breasted Nuthatch Pair Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida Sitta Stripe Red Breasted Nuthatch Sitta Canadensis Sittidae
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Plate 105 from John James Audubon's seminal work, "Birds of America," features the vibrant and intricately detailed illustration of a Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis), also known as the Canadian Nuthatch. This stunning representation of the passerine bird is taken from the original double elephant folio, printed between 1831 and 1834. The illustration was engraved, printed, and hand-coloured by the renowned English firm R. Havell (& Son) of London. The Red-breasted Nuthatch is depicted perched confidently on a gnarled branch, its bright red breast contrasting sharply with the intricate patterns of its black and white plumage. The bird's distinctive stripe across its eye and the tufts of feathers on its head add to its unique and captivating appearance. As a member of the Sittidae family, the Red-breasted Nuthatch is a small, agile bird that is well-adapted for climbing trees in search of food. Its diet consists mainly of insects, nuts, and seeds. The illustration captures the bird's alert and curious expression, as if it is intently observing its surroundings. The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a sauropsid, a group of vertebrates that includes reptiles and birds. It is classified as a passeriform, or perching bird, and is native to North America. Audubon's meticulous observation and documentation of this bird, along with the exquisite craftsmanship of the illustration, serve as a testament to the natural beauty and diversity of the avian world.
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