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Copper sunbird, Cinnyris cupreus
Copper sunbird, Cinnyris cupreus (Fire-backed sunbird, Cinnyris erythronotus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Birds of Western Africa, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1837
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Copper Sunbird, Cinnyris cupreus (also known as the Fire-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris erythronotus), a vibrant and captivating bird species native to Western Africa. The illustration is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1837. The illustration was created by the skilled hands of William Swainson and William Lizars. The Copper Sunbird is a small bird, measuring only about 11 cm in length. The male is characterized by its brilliant copper-colored back and rump, which contrasts sharply with its black wings and tail. The female, on the other hand, is mostly olive-green with a yellow belly and a black mask around her eyes. Sunbirds are known for their long, curved beaks, which they use to extract nectar from flowers. The Copper Sunbird is no exception, and it is often found in open woodlands and savannas, where it feeds on a variety of nectar-rich flowers. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the naturalists and engravers of the 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of Western Africa and the remarkable diversity of its avian population. The intricate engraving technique, combined with the vibrant hand-coloring, brings the Copper Sunbird to life and captures its beauty and elegance in a way that words alone cannot convey.
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