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Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, and black skimmer, Rynchops niger. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849
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This hand-colored engraving, created by Fournier after an original illustration by Edouard Travies for Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History) published in Paris in 1849, showcases two intriguing waterbirds: the Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) and the Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger). The Black-headed Gull, also known as the laughing gull, is a medium-sized seagull with distinctive black head and neck contrasting against its white body. Its bill is yellow with a red tip, and its legs and feet are pink. This gull is a common sight in the coastal areas of the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. The Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger), on the other hand, is a unique bird with a long, slender, and distinctively shaped bill. This bill is longer than the length of its head, and its lower mandible is longer than the upper one. The Black Skimmer is a wading bird that feeds by skimming the surface of the water with its bill, catching prey such as fish and shrimp. Both birds are depicted in their natural habitats, with the Black-headed Gull perched on a rocky outcrop and the Black Skimmer shown in flight, its bill skimming the water's surface. The intricate details of their plumage and the vibrant colors of the engraving bring these birds to life, making this a beautiful and educational piece of natural history art.
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