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Amazonian umbrellabird and regent bowerbird
Amazonian umbrellabird, Cephalopterus ornatus, and regent bowerbird, Sericulus chrysocephalus (male). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838
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Amazonian Bowerbird Buffon Complements Lesson Ornatus Ornithology Primevere Regent Rene
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Rene Primevere's "Lessons Complements de Buffon," showcases two fascinating and strikingly beautiful birds of the Old World and the New: the Amazonian Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus ornatus) and the Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus). The Amazonian Umbrellabird, also known as the Ornate Umbrellabird or the Loriot, is a large, ground-dwelling bird native to the Amazon Basin. With its distinctive umbrella-like plumage, this bird is a master of disguise, using its feathers to blend in with the forest floor and surprise unsuspecting prey. The male, depicted on the left, is adorned with a vibrant, iridescent green and blue head and neck, contrasting sharply with its brown body and wings. The Regent Bowerbird, on the right, hails from the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea. This male, with its striking blue and green plumage, is a master of courtship displays. The Regent Bowerbird builds a bower, a structure made of twigs and leaves, and decorates it with colorful objects to attract a mate. The male's vibrant plumage is a testament to his dedication to impressing potential mates. This stunning illustration, produced in Paris in 1838 by the publishing house Pourrat Freres, showcases the intricate detail and artistry of 19th-century natural history illustration. The meticulous hand-coloring brings the birds to life, allowing us to appreciate their beauty and intricacy in a way that words alone cannot convey. This illustration is a testament to the fascination and wonder that natural history has inspired throughout the ages.
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