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White-booted racket tail, Ocreatus underwoodii
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White-booted racket tail, Ocreatus underwoodii
White-booted racket tail, Ocreatus underwoodii (Rough-legged racket-tailed humming-bird, Trochilus underwoodii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds Volume 2, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1833
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1. Title: White-booted Racket-tail, Ocreatus underwoodii (Rough-legged Racket-tailed Hummingbird) 2. Description: This image showcases the White-booted Racket-tail, scientifically known as Ocreatus underwoodii, also referred to as the Rough-legged Racket-tailed Hummingbird. The White-booted Racket-tail is a mesmerizing hummingbird species native to Central and South America. 3. Origin: This hand-colored steel engraving is an exquisite illustration from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library: Ornithology, specifically the volume dedicated to Hummingbirds, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1833. 4. Detailed Observation: In the illustration, the White-booted Racket-tail is depicted perched on a branch, displaying its striking features. The bird boasts iridescent green and purple feathers on its back, a vibrant orange-red underbelly, and distinctive white boots on its legs. Its most notable feature is the elongated, racket-shaped tail, which is used to produce a loud, distinctive sound during courtship displays. 5. Significance: Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library: Ornithology was a groundbreaking work in the field of ornithology, documenting a vast array of bird species from around the world. This hand-colored steel engraving of the White-booted Racket-tail is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic mastery of the time. 6. Conservation Status: The White-booted Racket-tail is currently listed as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agriculture remain threats to their populations. 7. Conclusion: This stunning illustration of the White-booted Racket-tail, Ocreatus underwoodii, serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world. It also highlights the importance of documenting and preserving these remarkable creatures for future generations to appreciate.
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