Turdoides subrufus, rufous babbler

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Turdoides subrufus, rufous babbler

Plate 16, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

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1829 1928 Babbler Breast Calling Cockburn Forehead Leiothrichidae Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Rufous Sauropsid Sauropsida

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Plate 16 of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn's "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous" (1858) features a stunning watercolor illustration of the Rufous Babbler, or Turdoides subrufus. This beautiful passerine bird, belonging to the family Leiothrichidae and the order Passeriformes, is native to the Indian subcontinent. The Rufous Babbler is easily recognizable with its distinctive orange-rufous plumage, long grey breast, and red forehead. The bird in this illustration is perched gracefully on a branch, calling out with its beak wide open. The intricate details of its anatomy are expertly captured in the watercolor, showcasing the bird's long, curved beak and the intricate patterns on its wings and tail. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn was a prolific natural history illustrator of the 19th century, producing numerous works on the birds of India. Her meticulous attention to detail and keen observation skills are evident in this illustration, which captures the essence of the Rufous Babbler in its natural habitat. The Rufous Babbler is a sauropsid, a term used to describe reptile-descended vertebrates, and is part of the class Aves, which includes all birds. The bird's anatomical features, such as its beak and skeletal structure, are adapted for its role as a passerine, or perching bird. This illustration offers a glimpse into the natural history of the Rufous Babbler, providing a window into the rich biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent during the 19th century. It is a testament to the artistic skill and scientific knowledge of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn and serves as an important record of this fascinating bird species.

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