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Cistothorus palustris, marsh wren
Plate 98 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Birds Of America Marsh Monocot Monocotyledon Nest Passeriformes Passerine Sauropsid Sauropsida Troglodytidae Wren Angiospermae Cistothorus Cistothorus Palustris Magnoliophyta Marsh Wren
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Plate 98 from John James Audubon's seminal work, "Birds of America," features the Marsh Wren, Cistothorus palustris, in stunning detail. This exquisite hand-coloured aquatint print, engraved, printed, and coloured by R. Havell (& Son) of London, showcases the Marsh Wren in its natural marshy habitat. The wren, a small passerine bird, is depicted perched on a grass stalk, its vibrant orange-brown plumage contrasting against the lush green marsh vegetation. The Marsh Wren is a member of the Troglodytidae family, order Passeriformes, and class Sauropsida. It is a monocotyledon, belonging to the Angiospermae, Magnoliophyta, and Passeriformes classes, which includes flowering plants and birds. The Marsh Wren is an expert builder, constructing intricate, domed nests made of marsh grasses and reeds. These nests are often found in the hollow stems of angiosperms, such as the common reed (Phragmites australis), providing excellent camouflage. The Marsh Wren's diet consists mainly of insects and other invertebrates, which it locates by sight and sound. Its distinctive, melodic song is a series of trills and buzzes, adding to the rich symphony of sounds found in marsh environments. This print not only highlights the beauty of the Marsh Wren but also the delicate balance between birds and their plant habitats, making it an essential addition to any natural history collection.
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