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Rose-breasted grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus
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Rose-breasted grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus (Ludovivian grossbeak, Loxia ludoviciana). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1804
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Frederick Grosbeak Loxia Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Ornithology Polydore Shaw Ludoviciana Ludovicianus Pheucticus Rose Breasted
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus, also known as the Ludovician Grosbeak or Loxia ludoviciana. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, in London, 1804. The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is a vibrant and striking bird, native to North America. Males of the species are easily identified by their distinctive black and white plumage, with a bright red breast and a yellow eye ring. Females have a more subdued appearance, with a brown back and wings, and a white belly. The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is a songbird, and is known for its melodic and complex vocalizations. They are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of seeds, fruits, insects, and other invertebrates. They are also known to be territorial birds, and will defend their nesting sites aggressively. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the natural history art of the early 19th century, and provides a detailed and accurate representation of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. It is a valuable resource for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts, and a reminder of the rich biodiversity of North America.
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