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Channel-billed cuckoo, Scythrops novaehollandiae
Channel-billed cuckoo, Scythrops novaehollandiae (Australasian channel-bill, Psittaceous hornbill). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822
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Australasian Cuckoo Hornbill Latham Novaehollandiae Ornithology
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the captivating beauty of the Channel-billed Cuckoo into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This exquisite design features a hand-colored copperplate drawing and engraving of the Channel-billed Cuckoo (Scythrops novaehollandiae), taken from the renowned works of John Latham's "A General History of Birds." Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted with vibrant colors and exceptional detail, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Experience the allure of the Australasian channel-bill in a unique and modern way with Media Storehouse.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate print depicts the Channel-billed Cuckoo, Scythrops novaehollandiae, also known as the Australasian Channel-bill or Psittaceous Hornbill. Drawn and engraved by the renowned English naturalist John Latham, this image is taken from his seminal work, "A General History of Birds," published in Winchester in 1822. The Channel-billed Cuckoo is a unique and intriguing bird native to Australia and New Guinea. It is named for its distinctive, curved, and elongated bill, which resembles a miniature hornbill's beak. This cuckoo is a brood parasite, meaning it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, and the chicks hatch and are raised by the unsuspecting foster parents. John Latham's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this stunning print. The Channel-billed Cuckoo is depicted with great accuracy, from the intricate patterns on its plumage to the subtle shading and textures. The background is adorned with lush vegetation and vibrant flowers, adding to the overall beauty and charm of the image. This print is a testament to Latham's dedication to ornithology and his remarkable artistic abilities. It is a valuable historical record of a fascinating bird species and a visual delight for anyone interested in the natural world.
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