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Arborophila torqueola, common hill partridge
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Arborophila torqueola, common hill partridge
A watercolour by Lady Mary Bentinck (c. 1833)
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Bentinck Birds The Art Of Ornithology Common Elphick Fowl Galliformes Jonathan Jonathan Elphick Lady Mary Bentinck Mottled Lady Mary
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This exquisite watercolor painting depicts a male Common Hill Partridge, Arborophila torqueola, also known as Jonathan Elphick or Lady Mary Bentinck's Partridge. The intricately detailed illustration, created around 1833, showcases the bird's distinctive mottled brown and long grey plumage, with a prominent bib adorning its chest. The male's ear coverts are particularly noteworthy, featuring a striking pattern of black and white bars. The Common Hill Partridge is a type of galliform, or ground-dwelling, bird native to the Himalayas and other mountainous regions of Asia. They are named for their preference for living in hilly terrain and are well-adapted to their environment, with strong legs and a keen sense of sight and hearing. Lady Mary Bentinck, an accomplished artist and patron of the arts, created this beautiful watercolor as part of her extensive ornithological collection. Her dedication to the art of ornithology was evident in her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to capture the unique characteristics of each bird species she illustrated. The Common Hill Partridge is a popular game bird and has been a subject of interest for both naturalists and hunters for centuries. Its anatomy, with its long, curved beak and strong legs, is perfectly suited for its habitat and lifestyle. This stunning watercolor not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an important record of the natural history of this fascinating species.
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