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Buteo galapagoensis, Galapagos hawk
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Buteo galapagoensis, Galapagos hawk
Plate, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41)
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1838 A Monograph Of The Trogonidae Accipitridae Accipitriformes Beagle Bird Of Prey Breast Buteo Charles Darwin Collecting Collector Darwin200 Elizabeth Gould Fitzroy Galapagos Galapagos Archipelago Galapagos Islands Buteo Galapagoensis Elizabeth Galapagos Hawk
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This hand-colored lithograph depicts Buteo galapagoensis, the Galapagos Hawk, as illustrated in Plate 121 of Charles Darwin's "Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle," Part 3: Birds (1838-41). The image, produced by renowned natural history illustrators John and Elizabeth Gould, showcases the Galapagos Hawk's striking appearance with remarkable detail. The bird is shown in profile, with its piercing, yellow eyes gazing intently forward. Its back and wings are a rich, dark brown, contrasting with its lighter, speckled breast. The Galapagos Hawk, a bird of prey native to the Galapagos Islands, is a member of the Accipitridae family and the Buteo genus. Darwin and his companions, including Captain Robert FitzRoy, collected numerous specimens during their voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle, and this plate is a testament to their dedication to documenting the natural world. The intricate anatomy of the Galapagos Hawk is beautifully rendered, with each feather and contour meticulously captured. The plate also includes the bird's scientific name, Buteo galapagoensis, and its classification within the avian order, Accipitriformes. The Galapagos Islands, a unique archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, have long been a source of fascination for naturalists and researchers. The Galapagos Hawk, with its distinctive adaptations to its island habitat, has played an essential role in our understanding of evolution and the natural world. This image not only serves as a visual record of this remarkable bird but also as a reminder of the profound impact of the Beagle voyage on the scientific community.
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