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Pipilo erythropthalmus, eastern towhee
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Pipilo erythropthalmus, eastern towhee
Plate 29 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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American Sparrow Aquatint Audubon Birds Of America Blackberry Bramble Emberizidae Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Pair Passeriformes Passerine Perched Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Eastern Towhee Magnoliophyta
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This stunning hand-colored aquatint print, Plate 29 from John James Audubon's iconic work "Birds of America," showcases the vibrant and intricately detailed features of the Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythroththalmus). The towhee, a passerine bird belonging to the family Emberizidae, is depicted perched on the brambles of an angiosperm plant, likely a blackberry bush from the Rosaceae family. The towhee's distinctive plumage, with its rufous flanks and black and white markings, is beautifully rendered in the print. The plant's delicate, flowering structure is also expertly illustrated, showcasing the intricacies of both the avian and botanical worlds. Audubon's "Birds of America" is a seminal work in the history of ornithology and natural history illustration. Produced between 1827 and 1830, the double elephant folio edition of the work features 435 plates, each meticulously hand-colored and printed by R. Havell & Son in London. The towhee plate is just one example of Audubon's unparalleled ability to capture the essence of his subjects, making this print a must-have for any serious collector of natural history or ornithological art. The towhee is a common bird found in the eastern United States and Canada, and is known for its distinctive "drink-my-drink, do-as-I-do" call. This bird is a member of the Eudicot clade, which includes flowering plants, and is part of the larger group Magnoliophyta, or flowering plants. The towhee's diet consists primarily of seeds, fruits, and insects, making it an important link in the food chain of many ecosystems. This print not only serves as a beautiful work of art, but also as an important record of the natural history of the Eastern Towhee and its habitat.
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