Iduna rama, Sykes warbler
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Iduna rama, Sykes warbler
Plate 9, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)
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1829 1928 Acrocephalidae Belly Cockburn Cream Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida Sykes Warbler Iduna
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Iduna rama, or Sykes' Warbler (Acrocephalus sykesii) This exquisite watercolor illustration depicts the Iduna rama, also known as Sykes' Warbler, a small, unassuming passerine bird native to South Asia. The painting is a masterpiece by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, created in 1858 as part of her comprehensive work, "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous." The Iduna rama is perched gracefully on a slender branch, its belly exposed in a naturalistic pose, revealing its cream-colored underparts contrasting with the intricately detailed brown feathers covering the rest of its body. The Victorian-era illustration showcases the meticulous attention to detail that characterized the natural history art of the 19th century. Cockburn's use of watercolor techniques brings the Iduna rama to life, capturing the subtle textures and colors of the bird's plumage. The Iduna rama is a member of the Acrocephalidae family, which includes other Old World warblers. The species was first described by the British surgeon and naturalist, Brian Houghton Hodgson, in 1836. The Iduna rama is named after the British colonial administrator, John Sykes, who collected the specimen that Hodgson used for the initial description. The bird is found in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Himalayan foothills and the surrounding regions. It is an elusive and secretive bird, preferring to inhabit dense vegetation, making it a challenge for ornithologists and naturalists to study. This illustration not only serves as a testament to the artistic prowess of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn but also provides a glimpse into the natural history of the Iduna rama, a fascinating and beautiful bird that continues to intrigue ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike.
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