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Zonotrichia albicollis, white-throated sparrow
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Zonotrichia albicollis, white-throated sparrow
Plate 8 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh, retouched by R. Havell & Son, London
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Plate 8 from John James Audubon's monumental work, "Birds of America," features the enchanting image of a White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis), perched gracefully on a dogwood branch (Cornus florida). This exquisite print, created between 1827 and 130, is a testament to the extraordinary talent of Audubon and his team. The White-throated Sparrow, a member of the Emberizidae family and the order Passeriformes, is a common bird species native to North America. Its distinctive white throat and yellow lores (the area around the eyes) contrast sharply with its brown and white striped head and grey-brown back. The bird's beak is short and conical, well-suited for its omnivorous diet, which includes seeds, fruits, insects, and occasionally small invertebrates. The plate was expertly engraved by W.H. Lizars in Edinburgh, Scotland, and hand-coloured by R. Havell & Son in London, England. The intricate details of the White-throated Sparrow's plumage are beautifully rendered, showcasing the artists' skill and dedication to capturing the natural world with precision and accuracy. The background of the print features a dog (Canis lupus familiaris), a domestic dog, which adds an interesting contrast to the avian subject. The dogwood branch, a member of the Cornaceae family and the order Cornales, provides a natural habitat for the White-throated Sparrow and serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of various plant and animal species in the natural world. This stunning plate, with its intricate details and vibrant colours, is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the artistry of those who sought to capture it. It remains an enduring symbol of the natural history tradition and a source of inspiration for generations to come.
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