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Ammodramus caudacutus, saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow
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Ammodramus caudacutus, saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow
Plate 149 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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Plate 149 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," features the Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus), also known as the Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow or the Seaside Sparrow. This exquisite illustration, part of the original double elephant folio published between 1831 and 1834, showcases the bird in its natural habitat, perched gracefully on a weathered branch overlooking a saltmarsh. The Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow is a small, brown-streaked passerine, belonging to the family Emberizidae and the order Passeriformes. Native to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America, this bird is well adapted to its marshy environment, with a long, decurved bill that allows it to probe the mud for food. The hand-coloured aquatint engraving, expertly executed by R. Havell (& Son) of London, captures the intricate details of the Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow's plumage, with its distinctive short, graduated tail feathers. The illustration also reveals a glimpse of the bird's nest, nestled among the marsh vegetation, further emphasizing its connection to its surroundings. This image invites us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the avian world, as documented by one of the most influential figures in ornithology. The Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, with its unique characteristics and habitat, serves as a testament to the richness of the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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