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Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, and laughing kookaburra
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Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, and laughing kookaburra
Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, and laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae. Martin pecheur, martin chasseur. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration 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 Alcedo Casse Chasseur Dacelo Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Kingfisher Kookaburra Laughing Martin Naturelle Ornithology Pittoresque Atthis Novaeguineae Pecheur
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving, created by Pedretti after an illustration by Adolph Fries for the "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases two iconic birds from different continents: the Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) and the Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae). The Kingfisher, also known as the Common Kingfisher or Eurasian Kingfisher, is a small, brightly colored bird with a large, powerful beak. It is commonly found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is known for its distinctive hunting technique: it perches on a branch or other vantage point, then plunges into the water to catch fish with a swift, underwater strike. The Laughing Kookaburra, on the other hand, is native to Australia and New Guinea. It is a large, stocky kingfisher with a distinctive, boisterous laugh, which can be heard echoing through the forests. The Kookaburra's call is so distinctive that it has become a symbol of the Australian bush. In this engraving, we see both birds in their natural habitats: the Kingfisher perched on a branch overlooking a serene body of water, while the Kookaburra sits on a tree limb, its beak open in a laugh. The intricate details of the birds' plumage and the lush, realistic depiction of their environments are a testament to the skill of the engraver and the illustrator. This beautiful work of art is a treasure of ornithology and zoology, and a reminder of the rich diversity of the natural world.
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