Blue-crowned racquet tail, Prioniturus discurus
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Blue-crowned racquet tail, Prioniturus discurus
Blue-crowned racquet tail, Prioniturus discurus.. Handcolored steel engraving by Joseph Kidd from Sir Thomas Dick Lauder and Captain Thomas Browns Miscellany of Natural History: Parrots, Edinburgh, 1833
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This exquisite handcolored steel engraving depicts the Blue-crowned Racquet-tail, Prioniturus discurus, a vibrant and distinctive parrot species native to the Philippines and Indonesia. The image is taken from Sir Thomas Dick Lauder and Captain Thomas Brown's "Miscellany of Natural History: Parrots," published in Edinburgh in 1833. The intricate detail of the engraving, executed by the skilled hand of Joseph Kidd, showcases the Blue-crowned Racquet-tail's striking features. The rich blue crown adorning its head, the elongated, racquet-shaped tail feathers, and the bold, contrasting red and yellow plumage are all beautifully rendered. The Blue-crowned Racquet-tail is also known by other names, including the Battledore Parrot or the Tailed Battler, due to the use of its tail as a weapon in territorial disputes. This historical print is a testament to the natural history explorations of the 19th century and the dedication of naturalists and artists to documenting the natural world in meticulous detail. The Blue-crowned Racquet-tail remains an intriguing and beloved species in the realm of ornithology, inspiring wonder and appreciation for the diverse and fascinating array of bird species that inhabit our planet.
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