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Toxostoma rufum, brown thrasher
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Toxostoma rufum, brown thrasher
Plate 116 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Action Aquatint Attacking Audubon Birds Of America Defending Diapsid Diapsida Dramatic Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagaceae Angiospermae Brown Thrasher Dicot Dicotyledon
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In this image from John James Audubon's "Birds of America," we find the Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), a native bird of North America, perched boldly on a slender branch of a Fagaceae tree, its vibrant plumage in stark contrast against the muted tones of the foliage. The Brown Thrasher, a member of the family Mimidae, is known for its distinctive brown and rust-colored feathers, with a white underbelly and a long, curved beak. The scene unfolds with a sense of drama, as the Brown Thrasher appears to be in the midst of defending its nest, hidden among the branches of the tree. With a protective gaze, it clutches an egg in its beak, ready to transport it to a safer location. The branch bends slightly under the weight of the bird and its precious cargo, adding an element of tension to the image. The Brown Thrasher is an eudicot, belonging to the Angiospermae class, which means it is a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. The tree in the background is an angiosperm, a type of dicotyledon, or dicot, which is characterized by having two embryonic seed leaves. The tree's leaves are arranged in an alternate pattern, making it a member of the Eurosid clade. This stunning image, plate 116 from Audubon's masterpiece, was created using the aquatint technique, a method of etching that produces a rich, tonal image. The intricate details of the Brown Thrasher's feathers and the textures of the tree bark are brought to life through the skilled hand of the engraver, R. Havell & Son, and the delicate touch of the hand-colorist. The result is a breathtaking work of art that captures the essence of the Brown Thrasher and its natural habitat.
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