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Wild turkey, bastard pheasant, helmeted guineafowl
Wild turkey, bastard pheasant, helmeted guineafowl, black curassow.. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo 1, bastard pheasant, Phasianus colchicus hybridus 2, helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris 3, and black curassow, Crax alector vulnerable 4. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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1. Title: "A Gathering of Exotic Gamebirds: A Handcolored Copperplate Engraving from Friedrich Bertuch's Picture Book for Children, 1798" 2. Description: This handcolored copperplate engraving showcases an intriguing assembly of four distinctive gamebirds: the Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, 1), Bastard Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus hybridus, 2), Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris, 3), and Black Curassow (Crax alector, vulnerable 4). 3. Background: Originally published in 1798, Friedrich Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children) was a groundbreaking work, featuring a wide array of illustrations to educate and delight young readers. This particular engraving, showcasing these exotic gamebirds, highlights the ornithological knowledge of the time and the artistic skill of the engraver. 4. Wild Turkey: The Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is native to North America and is known for its distinctive feathered head covering and large, fan-shaped tail. 5. Bastard Pheasant: The Bastard Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus hybridus) is a hybrid species, resulting from the crossbreeding of the Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) with other pheasant subspecies. 6. Helmeted Guineafowl: The Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) is native to central and western Africa and is easily recognized by its distinctive helmet-like head and feathered crest. 7. Black Curassow: The Black Curassow (Crax alector) is a critically endangered species native to Central and South America. It is the largest of the New World cracids and is characterized by its black plumage, distinctive wattle, and red eyes. 8. Conclusion: This handcolored copperplate engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into the ornithological knowledge and artistic skill of the late 18th century. The diverse collection of gamebirds showcased in the image highlights the rich natural history of the world and the enduring appeal of avian species.
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