Anthracoceros albirostris convexus, Oriental pied hornbill

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Anthracoceros albirostris convexus, Oriental pied hornbill

Plate 39, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

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1710 1789 1722 C1781 18th Century Bevere Bill Bucerotidae Bucerotiformes Claw Dead Foot Hanging Hornbill Joan Gideon Joan Gideon Loten Loten Anthracoceros Anthracoceros Albirostris

EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 39 of the Loten Collection presents an exquisite 18th century painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere of the Anthracoceros albirostris convexus, also known as the Oriental pied hornbill. The majestic bird is depicted in a hanging position, its blue-grey body contrasting starkly with the rich red and orange hues of its beak and casque. The intricately detailed anatomy of the bird is on full display, with its long, curved beak and powerful claws evident. The Oriental pied hornbill is a large bird, native to the forests of Southeast Asia. The convexity of the casque on its beak is a distinctive feature of this species, which is used for amplifying vocalizations and for display. The bird's piercing yellow eyes gaze intently from the page, adding to the sense of vitality and life captured in the painting. The Loten Collection, compiled by Joan Gideon Loten between 1722 and 1781, is a remarkable archive of natural history illustrations. This particular painting by de Bevere, executed between 1754 and 1757, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. The Oriental pied hornbill, a magnificent example of the Bucerotidae family within the order Bucerotiformes, continues to fascinate ornithologists and naturalists alike, and this painting remains a valuable record of its anatomy and appearance.

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