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Spot-breasted woodpecker or least woodpecker
Spot-breasted woodpecker or least woodpecker, Colaptes punctigula.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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Breasted Colaptes Frederick Minimus Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Picus Polydore Shaw Spot Woodpecker
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1. Title: "The Enchanting Spot-breasted Woodpecker: A Glimpse into Natural History through a Handcolored Copperplate Engraving" This image showcases the intricately detailed representation of a Spot-breasted Woodpecker, scientifically known as Colaptes punctigula, from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in the year 1800. The handcolored copperplate engraving offers a striking portrayal of this diminutive woodpecker, which is also known as the Least Woodpecker or the Small Piculet. The Spot-breasted Woodpecker is a small bird native to Central and South America. The engraving accurately depicts its distinctive features, including its black and white plumage, a prominent white spot on its breast, and the characteristic red crown and nape. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving allows us to appreciate the intricacies of the bird's feathers, beak, and eyes. George Shaw (1751-1813) and Frederick Nodder (1767-1815) were prominent naturalists and illustrators of their time. Shaw, a British zoologist, and Nodder, a German-born naturalist, collaborated on various publications, including "The Naturalist's Miscellany," which aimed to document and illustrate a wide range of natural history subjects. The handcolored copperplate engraving process involved creating an engraving on a copper plate, which was then inked and hand-colored to add depth and vibrancy to the image. This technique was widely used during the 18th and 19th centuries for producing high-quality, detailed illustrations for scientific and artistic purposes. This image of the Spot-breasted Woodpecker offers a glimpse into the rich history of natural history illustration and the meticulous methods employed by skilled naturalists and artists to document and preserve the natural world.
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