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Vireo gilvus, warbling vireo
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Vireo gilvus, warbling vireo
Plate 118 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 Laurales Magnolia Magnoliaceae Magnoliales Magnoliid Magnoliidae Pair Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Lauraceae Magnoliophyta
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This stunning hand-colored aquatint print, Plate 118 from John James Audubon's iconic work "Birds of America," showcases the intricately detailed features of the Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus). The bird is depicted perched gracefully on a branch, its vibrant yellow underparts contrasting sharply with its olive-green back and wings. The Warbling Vireo is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Vireonidae, and is native to North and Central America. The branch on which the bird sits is adorned with delicate magnolia flowers, a beautiful representation of the magnolia tree (Magnoliaceae), an angiosperm, or flowering plant, that is part of the order Magnoliales. The magnolia is an ancient lineage of flowering plants, with some fossil records dating back over 100 million years. The white, fragrant flowers in the print belong to the Magnolia grandiflora, a common ornamental tree in the southern United States. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the way the bird's feathers are rendered, each one appearing individual and lifelike. The background is filled with lush foliage, including leaves from the Lauraceae family, such as those of the sassafras tree, adding to the overall natural beauty of the scene. This exquisite print is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the 19th century, and a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the Americas. The Warbling Vireo and its accompanying magnolia flowers continue to inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world, and serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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