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Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and white-crested
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Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and white-crested
Jamaican tody, Todus todus, and white-crested spadebill, Platyrinchus platyrhynchos.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by David, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology," showcases two fascinating birds native to the Caribbean: the Jamaican Toddy, Todus todus, and the White-crested Spadebill, Platyrinchus platyrhynchos. The Jamaican Toddy, also known as the Blackbird Toddy, is a small, colorful bird endemic to Jamaica. The male is predominantly black with iridescent green and purple feathers on its wings and tail, while the female is mostly brown with a white belly. The White-crested Spadebill, on the other hand, is a small, elusive bird found in Central and South America. It is characterized by its distinctive white crest, long, downward-curved bill, and bright red eyes. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo in Paris. Pretre later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The intricate engraving was executed by David and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, with publication by F.G. Levrault. This stunning work of art is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic mastery of the time. The Jamaican Toddy and White-crested Spadebill are just two of the many fascinating species documented in Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology." This historical work, which also included illustrations of mammals, was a significant contribution to the field of zoology and remains an important resource for researchers and enthusiasts today.
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