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Columba leucocephala, white-crowned pigeon
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Columba leucocephala, white-crowned pigeon
Plate 177 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 177 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," showcases the striking beauty of the White-crowned Pigeon, Columba leucocephala. This exquisite illustration, part of the original double elephant folio published between 1831 and 1834, is a hand-colored aquatint engraving produced by R. Havell (& Son) of London. The White-crowned Pigeon is depicted perched gracefully on a branch, its white crown contrasting sharply against its dark plumage. A blue flower from the Boraginaceae family, most likely a Boragineae, is delicately rendered in the foreground, adding a splash of color and texture to the image. The bird is in the process of feeding, its beak delicately pecking at an unseen seed or grain. The intricate details of the feathers, the subtle shading, and the lifelike quality of the illustration are a testament to the skill and artistry of the engravers and colorists. This illustration is a prime example of the Aves class, specifically the Columbidae family, which includes pigeons and doves. The White-crowned Pigeon is an eudicot, a type of angiosperm, and a member of the Angiospermae division. The flowering plant in the image is an asterid, a large and diverse group of dicotyledonous angiosperms. The White-crowned Pigeon is a native of Central and South America and is commonly found in wooded areas. This illustration captures the bird in its daytime habitat, adding to the overall sense of realism and naturalism that is a hallmark of Audubon's work. The illustration invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natural world, a theme that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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