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Jabiru mycteria, Galbula ruficauda and Jacamaralcyon
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Jabiru mycteria, Galbula ruficauda and Jacamaralcyon
Stork, Jabiru mycteria, rufous-tailed jacamar, Galbula ruficauda and three-toed jacamar, Jacamaralcyon tridactyla. Handcoloured steel engraving drawn and engraved by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Fries Galbula Guerin Meneville Mycteria Naturelle Ornithology Pittoresque Stork Three Toed Tridactyla Jabiru Jacamar Rufous Tailed
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This hand-colored steel engraving, drawn and engraved by Adolph Fries for Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases an intriguing assemblage of four distinct avian species native to the Americas. At the center of the image, the Jabiru Mycteria, also known as the Jabiru Stork, stands tall and regal with its long, curved beak and outstretched legs. This large wading bird is native to South America and is well-known for its distinctive appearance and impressive hunting abilities. To the left of the Jabiru, a Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Galbula ruficauda, perches on a tree branch. This small, colorful bird is characterized by its long, decurved beak and vibrant plumage, which includes a striking rufous tail. On the right side of the engraving, two Jacamars are depicted. The Three-toed Jacamar, Jacamaralcyon tridactyla, is shown at the bottom, with its distinctive three toes and short, straight beak. Above it, the Rufous-tailed Jacamar is perched on a branch, displaying its long, decurved beak and vibrant plumage. This exquisite engraving not only showcases the natural beauty of these birds but also serves as a testament to the skill and artistry of Adolph Fries and the Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle team. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring these birds to life, allowing us to appreciate their unique characteristics and the wonder of the natural world.
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