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Turdus philomelos, song thrush, Turdus iliacus, redwing
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Turdus philomelos, song thrush, Turdus iliacus, redwing
Plate 78, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Europe, Vol. 2 (1832-37)
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of John and Elizabeth Gould's "The Birds of Europe," Volume 2 (1832-37), features stunning hand-coloured lithographs of three distinct European songbirds: the Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos), the Redwing (Turdus iliacus), and a branch adorned with Fagaceae flowers, serving as a natural backdrop. The Song Thrush, depicted on the left, is a medium-sized bird with a distinctive brown plumage, a brown eye, and a yellow beak with a red tip. Its head is adorned with a distinctive brown stripe above its eye, earning it the common name "brown bird with a brow." This bird is a common resident in Europe, Asia, and North America, and is known for its melodic song, which it sings throughout the day. Next to the Song Thrush is the Redwing, a thrush with a distinctive orange-red wing patch and a brown back, wings, and tail, with a white belly and a pinkish-brown breast. This bird is also a resident of Europe and Asia, and is often found in woodlands and gardens. The branch in the foreground is adorned with flowers from the Fagaceae family, which includes oak trees and beech trees. The flowers are small, simple, and often have a bell-shaped appearance. They are typically dicotyledonous, meaning they have two seed leaves, and are part of the order Fagales, which also includes horseschestnuts and sumacs. The flowers are an essential source of food for many insects and birds, making them a vital component of the ecosystem. This beautiful lithograph showcases the intricate details of these birds and the natural beauty of the flowers they inhabit. The use of hand-colouring adds a level of depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of 19th-century natural history illustration.
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