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Egyptian plover, Pluvianus aegyptius
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Egyptian plover, Pluvianus aegyptius
Egyptian plover, Pluvianus aegyptius, and Eurasian woodcock, Scolopax rusticola. 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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Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Dorbigny Edouard Eurasian Fournier Melanocephalus Naturelle Plover Scolopax Travies Universel Woodcock Rusticola
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This exquisitely hand-colored engraving, created by Fournier after an original illustration by Edouard Travies, showcases two fascinating wading bird species: the Egyptian Plover (Pluvianus aegyptius) and the Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola). The Egyptian Plover, also known as the Black-headed Plover or Melanocephalus Plover, is native to the Nile Delta and the Mediterranean coast of Africa. With its distinctive black head and neck, contrasting against its white underparts, this bird is a striking sight in its natural habitat. The Egyptian Plover is an omnivorous bird, feeding on a variety of invertebrates, mollusks, and plant matter. The Eurasian Woodcock, on the other hand, is a resident breeder in Europe, Asia, and North America. Known for its distinctive "peenting" call, this elusive bird is often challenging to spot due to its cryptic plumage and secretive behavior. The Eurasian Woodcock is a ground-dwelling bird that feeds on earthworms, insects, and other invertebrates. This beautiful engraving is taken from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle, or Dictionary of Natural History, published in Paris in 1849. The work was a comprehensive compendium of natural history knowledge at the time, featuring illustrations of thousands of plant and animal species. The attention to detail in this engraving is remarkable, highlighting the intricacies of the plumage and the unique features of each bird species.
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