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Magpie goose and crested auklet
Magpie goose, Anseranas semipalmata, and crested auklet, Aethia cristatella. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Rene Primevere's "Lessons Complements de Buffon," showcases two fascinating waterbirds of the Old World and the New: the Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata) and the Crested Auklet (Aethia cristatella). The Magpie Goose, also known as the Australian Magpie Goose or the Brolga, is a large, elegant bird native to the wetlands of Australia and New Guinea. With its striking black and white plumage, long legs, and distinctive "magpie-like" head, it is a captivating sight. The Magpie Goose is an omnivore, feeding on a variety of vegetation, seeds, and aquatic organisms. The Crested Auklet, on the other hand, is a small, penguin-like seabird native to the North Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its black and white plumage, distinctive crest, and webbed feet. The Crested Auklet is an expert swimmer and diver, feeding primarily on fish and crustaceans. This beautiful illustration, produced by the renowned French publishing house Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1838, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. The intricate engraving and delicate hand-coloring bring the Magpie Goose and Crested Auklet to life, allowing us to appreciate their unique beauty and natural history. The "Lessons Complements de Buffon" was a comprehensive work on zoology, natural history, and ornithology, published in response to the groundbreaking "Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière" by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. The work was intended to complement and expand upon Buffon's seminal work, providing a detailed record of the natural world and advancing scientific knowledge of the time.
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