1710 1789 Collection (#3)

Oriolus sp. oriole
Plate 66, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57). Annotated Oriolus melanocephalus

Circus melanoleucos, pied harrier
Plate 1, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Rallus sp. Rail
Plate 90, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Dendrocygna javanica, lesser whistling duck
Plate 98, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Crateropus sp
Plate 52, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57). Annotated Crateropus sp

Ratufa macroura, grizzled giant squirrel
Sciurus Macrouru (Pennant), Detail of Plate 102 from the Loten Collection (1754-57), a painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781)

Moschiola meminna, Indian spotted chevrotain
Plate 104 from the Loten Collection (1754-57), a painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781)

Trachypithecus vetulus, purple-faced leaf monkey
Semnopithcus vetulus, Purple-Faced Leaf Monkey. Plate from the Loten Collection (1754-57), a painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781)

Sciurus macrourus, long-tailed squirrel
Sydney Parkinson, Ceylon drawings ( Banks Manuscript No. 20) 1767

Eudynamys scolopaceus, common koel
Plate 26, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

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"Exploring the Exotic: A Glimpse into 1710-1789's Fascinating Fauna" Step back in time to the era of 1710-1789, where a world teeming with captivating creatures awaited discovery. Amongst them, the vibrant Psittacula eupatria, commonly known as the Alexandrine parakeet, adorned forests with its striking plumage and melodious calls. Its colorful counterpart, Gracula religiosa indica or lesser hill myna, captivated onlookers with its remarkable ability to mimic human speech. In this diverse landscape, one could also encounter Centropus sinensis - the greater coucal - an elegant bird renowned for its distinctive call that echoed through lush greenery. An Asian parrot illustration further showcased nature's artistic wonders; a testament to mankind's fascination with avian beauty. Venturing deeper into these historical pages reveals enchanting creatures like Babyrousa babyrussa or babirusa; their unique tusks adding an air of mystique to their appearance. The Megalaima zeylanica or brown-headed barbet brought bursts of color to treetops while emitting cheerful melodies that filled the air. The Psittacula cyanocephala or plum-headed parakeet added another splash of vibrancy amidst foliage while Pitta brachyura - Indian pitta - dazzled observers with its kaleidoscope-like feathers. Meanwhile, perched high on rocky cliffs was Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris - mocking cliffchat - entertaining passersby with its playful antics and delightful songs. Amidst these natural wonders were two intriguing numbers: 1460572 and 1460568; perhaps coordinates leading intrepid explorers towards hidden treasures within this rich tapestry of life.