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Red-billed scythebill and olivaceous woodcreeper
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Red-billed scythebill and olivaceous woodcreeper
Red-billed scythebill, Campylorhamphus trochilirostris and olivaceous woodcreeper, Sittasomus griseicapillus. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Casse Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Naturelle Ornithology Pittoresque Red Billed Woodcreeper
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1. Title: A Harmonious Encounter: The Red-billed Scythebill and Olivaceous Woodcreeper This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving, created by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries for the "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, captures the intriguing encounter between two fascinating birds of the Neotropical region: the Red-billed Scythebill (Campylorhamphus trochilirostris) and the Olivaceous Woodcreeper (Sittasomus griseicapillus). The Red-billed Scythebill, with its distinctive, curved, and hooked beak, is a member of the Hack-tails or Scythebills family (Campylorhamphidae). This bird is known for its agile and acrobatic movements as it navigates through the dense forest canopy in search of insects and other invertebrates. The Red-billed Scythebill's plumage is predominantly black, with a striking red bill and legs. The Olivaceous Woodcreeper, a member of the Woodcreepers family (Dendrocolaptidae), is depicted perched on a branch, observing the Red-billed Scythebill. The Olivaceous Woodcreeper's plumage is a mix of olive-green and gray, with a white belly and a distinctive white eye-ring. These birds are known for their unique foraging behavior, in which they use their long, curved bills to probe for insects and other invertebrates in tree bark. This image not only showcases the natural beauty of these two birds but also highlights the intricate details of their physical characteristics. The meticulous hand-coloring and the fine lines of the steel engraving add an additional layer of depth and richness to the artwork. The encounter between the Red-billed Scythebill and the Olivaceous Woodcreeper serves as a reminder of the diverse and intriguing wildlife that can be found in the Neotropical rainforests.
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