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Western grasswren and blackbird
Western grasswren, Amytornis textilis 1 and common blackbird with nest and eggs, Turdus merula 2. Merion, Merle commun. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti 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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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving, created by Pedretti 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, showcases two distinct and intriguing birds native to the Western world: the Western Grasswren (Amytornis textilis, also known as Malurus textilis or Merion textilis) and the Common Blackbird (Turdus merula, also known as Merle commun or Merion merula). The Western Grasswren, depicted in the left half of the image, is a small, ground-dwelling bird endemic to the arid regions of Western Australia. With its brown and grey plumage, this bird is expertly camouflaged against the dry, grassy terrain. The Western Grasswren is known for its unique call, which sounds like a mechanical bell, and for its ability to mimic other bird species. In the image, a male Western Grasswren is shown perched on the ground, while a female is seen nesting in a concealed location nearby, tending to her eggs. On the right side of the engraving, the Common Blackbird is depicted in its natural habitat, surrounded by foliage. This widely distributed bird species is native to Europe, North America, and Asia. The Common Blackbird is characterized by its glossy black plumage, yellow beak, and distinctive white eyespots on its wings. In the image, a Common Blackbird is shown sitting on a nest, which is skillfully woven from twigs and grasses, and is adorned with a clutch of speckled eggs. The intricate details and lifelike quality of this engraving provide a captivating glimpse into the natural world of the mid-19th century, offering a testament to the artistic mastery and scientific curiosity of the time.
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