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Pale-headed rosella, Platycercus adscitus palliceps
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Pale-headed rosella, Platycercus adscitus palliceps
Pale-headed rosella, Platycercus adscitus palliceps (Platycercus palliceps). Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Bildersaal Friedrich Gallery Georg Lear Naturhistorischer Parakeet Parrot Platycercus Rosella Thierreiches Treitschke
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Pale-headed Rosella, Platycercus adscitus palliceps (Platycercus palliceps), a vibrant and striking parrot species native to Australia. The illustration was created by the renowned artist Edward Lear and published as part of Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, in Leipzig, Germany, in 1842. The Pale-headed Rosella is a medium-sized parrot, with a length of around 30 centimeters. The male is characterized by its distinctive pale blue-grey head, while the female and juveniles have a green head. The rest of their body is covered in bright green feathers, with red underparts and orange-red tail feathers. This intricately detailed engraving captures the beauty and coloration of the Pale-headed Rosella with remarkable accuracy. The artist's skillful use of color and shading brings the bird to life, making it a true work of art. The engraving also showcases the meticulous attention to detail that was characteristic of natural history illustrations of the time. The Pale-headed Rosella is found in eastern and southeastern Australia, and is a common sight in forests, woodlands, and gardens. They are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits, seeds, and insects. Despite their widespread distribution, they are not considered to be threatened, and their population numbers are stable. This beautiful and intriguing illustration is a testament to the natural history art movement of the 19th century, and a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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