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Title page with vignette of two rose-ringed parakeet, Psittacula krameri, in a jungle setting. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Birds of Western Africa, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1837
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Title Page with Vignette of Two Rose-ringed Parakeets in a Jungle Setting: A Glimpse into the Natural History of Western Africa, 1837 This title page, featuring a vignette of two vibrant Rose-ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri), is an exquisite illustration taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, Birds of Western Africa. Published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1837, this handcoloured steel engraving was meticulously crafted by William Swainson, a renowned English naturalist and illustrator. The Rose-ringed Parakeet, also known as the Rose-ringed and Red-rumped Parakeet or the Indian Ringneck Parakeet, is a strikingly beautiful bird native to Africa and Asia. The species is characterized by its distinctive rose-red rings around its neck, green body, and red-and-black beak. In this illustration, the parakeets are depicted in their natural habitat, surrounded by lush greenery and exotic foliage, adding to the allure of the jungle setting. Swainson's intricate and detailed illustration showcases the parakeets' lifelike features, from their expressive eyes to the delicate feathers on their wings. The handcolouring process further enhances the image, bringing out the richness and depth of the birds' plumage and the vibrancy of the jungle background. This title page serves as an enticing introduction to the extensive work of Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, Birds of Western Africa, which aimed to document and preserve the diverse avian species of the African continent. The illustrations in this publication were instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of these birds and contributing to the growing body of knowledge in the field of ornithology.
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