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Bar-breasted upland goose, Chloephaga picta leucoptera
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Bar-breasted upland goose, Chloephaga picta leucoptera
Bar-breasted upland goose, Chloephaga picta leucoptera. (White-winged antarctic goose, Anas leucoptera.) A new descript goose from the Falkland Island in the Royal Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Peter Brown from his New Illustrations of Zoology, B. White, London, 1776
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Anas Antarctic Falkland Goose Illustrations Ornithology Peter Picta Upland Chloephaga Leucoptera White Winged
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1. Title: Bar-breasted Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta leucoptera) - A Rare Avian Species from the Falkland Islands This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Bar-breasted Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta leucoptera), also known as the White-winged Antarctic Goose or the Falkland Island Goose. Discovered in the late 18th century on the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, this species was first documented and illustrated for the scientific community by renowned English naturalist Peter Brown. Brown's meticulous work, part of his New Illustrations of Zoology series, captures the distinctive features of this goose species. The Bar-breasted Upland Goose is characterized by its white wing patches, barred breast, and dark brown body. The image reveals the intricate details of its plumage, with fine lines and shading that bring the goose's texture and form to life. The Royal Society, a prestigious scientific organization in London, played a significant role in the dissemination of knowledge about this new discovery. Brown's engraving was published by B. White, a prominent London publisher, and contributed to the growing body of ornithological knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment. The Bar-breasted Upland Goose is a rare and fascinating avian species, with a unique history and significance in the annals of natural history. This image serves as a testament to the curiosity and dedication of early naturalists and their efforts to document the natural world around them.
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