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African wattled lapwing, Vanellus senegallus
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African wattled lapwing, Vanellus senegallus
African wattled lapwing or Senegal wattled plover, Vanellus senegallus (Striped-throated lapwing, Vanellus strigilatus). handcoloured, steel engraving, William Lizars, William Swainson, illustration, Sir William Jardine, Naturalists Library, Birds of Western Africa, bird, ornithology
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving depicts the African Wattled Lapwing, or Senegal Wattled Plover (Vanellus senegallus), also known as the Striped-throated Lapwing (Vanellus strigilatus). The image is taken from the "Birds of Western Africa" series, published in Edinburgh between 1836 and 1840. The work was produced by a team of distinguished naturalists, including William Swainson, who authored the text, and Sir William Jardine, who oversaw the project. The African Wattled Lapwing is a large, wading bird native to the African continent, with distinctive yellow wattles and legs. They are found in a wide range of habitats, from grasslands and savannas to wetlands and marshes. These birds are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of insects, crustaceans, and plants. The engraving captures the intricate details of the African Wattled Lapwing's plumage, with its striking black and white patterns and the distinctive yellow wattles and legs. The artist has also depicted the bird in a naturalistic setting, with a background of African vegetation and a rocky shoreline. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the meticulous work of the naturalists and engravers of the time, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world with precision and artistry. The "Birds of Western Africa" series remains an important contribution to the field of ornithology, providing a detailed record of the avian species of the African continent during the 19th century.
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