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Dendroica castanea, bay-breasted warbler
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Dendroica castanea, bay-breasted warbler
Plate 69 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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Plate 69 from John James Audubon's seminal work, "Birds of America," features the Bay-breasted Warbler, scientifically known as Dendroica castanea. This exquisite illustration, hand-colored from an aquatint engraving by R. Havell (& Son) of London, showcases the warbler perched gracefully on a cotton branch. The warbler's distinctive plumage, with its chestnut-brown breast and white underparts, is beautifully rendered in the intricate detail that characterizes Audubon's masterpiece. The Bay-breasted Warbler is a small, New World warbler belonging to the family Parulidae. It is an eudicot, a type of angiosperm that produces flowers and seeds enclosed in an ovary. The plant depicted in the background is Gossypium, commonly known as the cotton plant. The warbler's collar, visible around its neck, is a characteristic feature of this species. The Bay-breasted Warbler is a migratory bird, breeding in Canada and the northern United States and wintering in Central and South America. This illustration captures the bird in its breeding habitat, with its geomorphology adapted for perching and foraging in trees. The warbler's long, curved beak and strong legs are evident in the detailed engraving, which highlights the intricacies of the avian anatomy. The Bay-breasted Warbler is an important component of the ecosystem, feeding on insects and other invertebrates. The cotton plant, on the other hand, is an economically significant angiosperm, providing fiber used in textiles and other industries. This illustration offers a glimpse into the natural world of early 19th century America, showcasing both the beauty of the Bay-breasted Warbler and the importance of the cotton plant in the natural and economic landscape.
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