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Night-hawk and eastern whip-poor-will
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Night-hawk and eastern whip-poor-will
Night-hawk, Chordeiles minor 1 and eastern whip-poor-will, Antrostomus vociferus, whip-poor-will 2, males. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, E.K. Mayers, Harrisburg, 1890
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts two nocturnal birds of Pennsylvania, the Night-hawk (Chordeiles minor, Night-hawk 1) and the Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus, Whip-poor-will 2). The image is based on an ornithological illustration by the renowned naturalist John James Audubon, as featured in Benjamin Harry Warren's Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, published in Harrisburg in 1890. The Night-hawk, also known as the common nighthawk, is a large, robust bird with a distinctive forked tail and broad, rounded wings. Its upperparts are a deep, glossy blue-black, while its underparts are a paler, buffy color. The bird's bill is short and straight, and its eyes are large and yellow. The Eastern Whip-poor-will, on the other hand, is a small, brownish-gray bird with a distinctive, upward-curved bill. Its back is covered in fine, rust-colored markings, and its belly is a paler, buffy color. The bird's most distinctive feature is its call, which sounds like the repetition of the phrase "whip-poor-will." Both birds are shown in exquisite detail in this chromolithograph, which was produced using a combination of lithography and chromolithography techniques. The result is a vibrant, lifelike image that captures the essence of these fascinating nocturnal creatures. This image is a testament to the rich ornithological tradition of the 19th century in the United States, and serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world. It is a must-have for any avian enthusiast or collector of historical prints.
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