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Fairy flycatcher, Stenostira scita
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Fairy flycatcher, Stenostira scita
Fairy flycatcher or fairy warbler, Stenostira scita (Long-tailed African tody, Platystera longipes). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Bildersaal Fairy Flycatcher Friedrich Gallery Georg Long Tailed Mignard Naturhistorischer Ornithology Thierreiches Tody Treitschke Vaillant Warbler Longipes
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving showcases the enchanting Fairy Flycatcher or Fairy Warbler (Stenostira scita), also known as the Long-tailed African Toddy or Platysteria longipes. The intricate detail of this beautiful bird is captured in this stunning artwork from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, in Leipzig, published in 1842. The Fairy Flycatcher is a small, long-tailed bird native to Central and West Africa. With its vibrant green plumage, distinctive white underparts, and long, decorative tail feathers, this bird is a true marvel of the avian world. The Fairy Flycatcher is a mignonette, a term used to describe small, colorful birds with a melodic song. The Fairy Flycatcher is a flycatcher, which means it catches its prey in mid-air. It feeds primarily on insects, which it locates by perching on exposed branches and listening for the sounds of its prey. This bird is also known for its melodic song, which is often described as a sweet, clear trill. This hand-colored steel engraving is a testament to the artistic skill and naturalistic detail of the time. The intricate shading and delicate coloring bring the Fairy Flycatcher to life, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this remarkable bird. The artwork also serves as an important record of natural history, documenting the appearance of the Fairy Flycatcher for future generations to enjoy and study. Overall, this stunning hand-colored steel engraving is a must-have for any ornithology collection or for those with an appreciation for the natural world and the artistry of the past.
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