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Parus spilonotus, yellow cheeked tit
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Parus spilonotus, yellow cheeked tit
Plate 40, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)
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1829 1928 Belly Brow Cheeked Cockburn Crest Feather Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Mottled Nape Paridae Parus Passeriformes Passerine
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Plate 40: Parus spilonotus, the Yellow-cheeked Tit (Crested Myzornis), is depicted in this stunning watercolor illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her comprehensive work, "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous," published in 1858. The small, agile bird is a passerine belonging to the Paridae family, and is native to the Indian subcontinent. The intricately detailed illustration showcases the bird's distinctive features. The Parus spilonotus has a mottled brown back, a long, pointed crest on its head, and a white belly. Its most notable feature is the bright yellow patches on its cheeks, which give the bird its common name. The bird's brow is finely lined, and its eyes are large and expressive. The illustration captures the bird perched on a branch, with its long, curved beak open slightly, as if ready to sing. The artist's skillful use of color and shading brings the bird to life, making it appear almost lifelike. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn was a renowned naturalist and artist, who dedicated her life to documenting the flora and fauna of India during the 19th century. Her meticulous illustrations were widely admired for their accuracy and beauty, and remain an invaluable resource for ornithologists and natural historians today. This illustration is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent during the 19th century, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world.
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