Lonchura striata, white-rumped munia
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Lonchura striata, white-rumped munia
Plate 31, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)
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1829 1928 Cockburn Commelinid Corn Estrildidae Maize Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Monocot Monocotyledon Passeriformes Passerine Perched Angiospermae Lonchura Magnoliophyta Munia
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Plate 31: Lonchura striata, or White-rumped Munia, is depicted in this stunning watercolor illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her comprehensive work "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous," published in 1858. The small, long-tailed passerine bird is perched gracefully on a stalk of corn or maize, showcasing its distinctive blue plumage and white rump. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928) was a prolific natural history illustrator of the nineteenth century, renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and lifelike depictions of various species. Her work was published in numerous scientific and natural history publications, making significant contributions to the documentation of the natural world during this time. The White-rumped Munia is a member of the Estrildidae family and is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a monocotyledon, belonging to the order Passeriformes and the class Aves, which includes all birds. The plant in the background is a flowering angiosperm, likely a member of the Commelinid family. This illustration provides a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the natural world during the nineteenth century, showcasing the intricate relationship between birds and their environments. The use of watercolor adds depth and texture to the image, making it a captivating and timeless work of art.
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