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Galapagos finch J970106
Filename: J970106.jpg
Size: 3700 x 4908 (15.1MB)
Date: 30th May 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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Galapagos finch J970106
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two Galapagos finches drawn by John Gould. Illustration from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" part 3
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This image features a detailed illustration of two Galapagos finches, drawn by the renowned English natural history illustrator John Gould. The illustration is taken from the third part of "The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle," a seminal work documenting the diverse wildlife discovered during the famous expedition led by Charles Darwin. The Galapagos finches, scientifically known as Geospiza magnirostris, are native to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean. This species of finch is known for its distinctive beak shape, which varies depending on the diet of the individual bird. The finch on the left in this illustration is depicted with a thick, curved beak, suitable for cracking open the hard seeds and nuts that form a significant part of its diet. The finch on the right, with a thinner, pointed beak, is shown feeding on insects and other small invertebrates. The Galapagos Islands, with their unique and diverse wildlife, played a crucial role in Darwin's development of the theory of evolution by natural selection. The finches, along with other species found on the islands, provided crucial evidence for this groundbreaking scientific theory. This beautiful illustration, produced during the mid-19th century, remains an important historical record of the natural history of the Galapagos Islands and the scientific discoveries made during the HMS Beagle expedition. It serves as a testament to the enduring fascination that these remarkable islands and their inhabitants continue to hold for scientists, naturalists, and nature enthusiasts alike.
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