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Harpy eagle, Brazilian merganser, Harpalus
Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja 3, Brazilian merganser, Mergus octosetaceus, critically endangered 4, Harpalus beetle 1, and harp snail, Harpa major 2. Harpale, harpe, harpie, harle. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by A. Carie Baron
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Baron Beetle Brazilian Carie Critically Dictionnaire Eagle Endangered Felix Edouard Guerin Meneville Harp Harpy Major Merganser Mergus Pedretti Snail Harpa Harpe Harpia Harpyja
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving, created by Pedretti after an illustration by A. Carie Baron, showcases a captivating scene of various intriguing species native to South America. At the center of the image, the majestic Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), with its powerful wings spread wide, gazes intently at a Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus) swimming in the water below. The merganser, a critically endangered species with distinctive white plumage and a long, serrated bill, is surrounded by other endangered species. In the foreground, a Harpalus beetle (species unknown) can be seen perched on a rock, its vibrant colors and intricate patterns on display. Nearby, a Harp Snail (Harpa major) clings to a submerged branch, its spiral shell and delicate, translucent appendages adding an ethereal touch to the scene. The title "Harpe, Harpie, Harle" in the bottom left corner of the print is likely a reference to the harp, harpy, and harlequin, possibly symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of these diverse creatures in their natural habitat. The image is reminiscent of the "Dictionnaire de Zoologie" by Felix Edouard Guérin-Méneville and Jules Verreaux, which was published in France between 1834 and 1849. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and fragility of the natural world and serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to protect these endangered species.
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