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Green-winged pytilia, Pytilia melba
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Green-winged pytilia, Pytilia melba
Green-winged pytilia, Pytilia melba (Variegated finch, Fringilla elegans). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1801
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Green-winged Pytilia, Pytilia melba, also known as the Variegated Finch or the Green-winged Pytilia Finch. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist artist, Richard Polydore Nodder, and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1801. The Green-winged Pytilia is a small, vibrant bird native to Africa. The male is characterized by its striking green wings, which contrast sharply with its reddish-brown body and black and white head. The female, on the other hand, has a more subdued coloration, with a brown body and a white belly. The Green-winged Pytilia is a social bird that forms flocks, often joining other bird species in large groups. They are omnivorous, feeding on seeds, fruits, and insects. Their nests are small, open cups made of grass and twigs, which they build in trees or bushes. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the Nodder family, who were prominent figures in the field of ornithology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Their work was instrumental in documenting and recording the natural history of the world, providing valuable insights into the biology and behavior of various species, including the Green-winged Pytilia.
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