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Common chaffinch and brambling
Common chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs, nest and eggs, and brambling, Fringilla montifringilla with eggs Pinson commun et pinson d Ardenne. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Brambling Casse Chaffinch Coelebs Common Commun Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Eggs Felix Edouard Fries Fringilla Guerin Meneville Naturelle Nest Pittoresque Montifringilla Pinson
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving, created by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries, showcases two beloved European songbirds, the Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) and the Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla), in their natural habitat. The image captures the essence of springtime as the birds are depicted in the midst of nesting season, with the Chaffinch's nest and eggs nestled among the branches, and the Brambling's eggs carefully concealed in a nearby nest. The Common Chaffinch, also known as the Common Greenfinch, is a widespread and familiar bird across Europe. With its vibrant red chest and distinctive black and white wings, it is a striking and beloved sight in gardens and woodlands. The Brambling, on the other hand, is a more elusive and seasonal visitor, with its brown and white plumage making it blend seamlessly into the forest floor. This print is taken from the "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) by Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville, published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. The meticulous attention to detail in the illustration and engraving process highlights the beauty and intricacy of these birds and their nests, making this a must-have for any nature enthusiast or collector.
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