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Tringa ochropus, green sandpiper
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Bill Birds Of Great Britain Charadriiformes Conifer Coniferae Coniferophyta Coniferous Gould Gymnosperm John Gould Landing Green Sandpiper
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Plate 56 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873): A Striking Hand-Coloured Lithograph of the Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph, Plate 56 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873), showcases the intricate details of the Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) in its natural habitat. The bird is depicted in the process of landing on a coniferous branch, its long, slender bill pointed towards the ground, ready to probe for food. The artist has expertly captured the subtle coloration of the Green Sandpiper, with its greenish-brown back and wings contrasting against its white underparts. The illustration takes us back to the 19th century, a time when natural history was a popular pursuit for the educated elite. John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain was a groundbreaking work, featuring meticulously detailed illustrations of over 700 species of birds found in Britain. This plate, in particular, showcases the artist's skill in rendering the textures of the bird's feathers and the intricacies of its form. The Green Sandpiper is a wading bird that can be found in coniferous and deciduous woodlands, as well as near water. It is a member of the Charadriiformes order, and its long, thin bill is an adaptation for probing the mud for food, such as worms, insects, and crustaceans. The bird's eggs are laid in a shallow nest on the ground, often near water. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific accuracy of the 19th century, and a reminder of the fascination that birds have held for generations. The coniferous branch, with its gymnosperm cones, adds to the sense of place and time, transporting us back to a day when the natural world was a source of endless wonder and discovery.
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