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Wood pigeon, common pigeon and turtle dove
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Wood pigeon, common pigeon and turtle dove
Wood pigeon, Columba palumbus, common pigeon, Columba livia, and turtle dove, Streptopelia risoria. Pigeon ramier, biset, tourterelle. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse 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 Casse Columba Common Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Dove Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Livia Naturelle Pigeon Pittoresque Turtle Palumbus Streptopelia
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving, created by du Casse 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 three species of pigeons and doves: the Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus), Common Pigeon (Columba livia), and Turtle Dove (Streptopelia risoria). The Wood Pigeon, depicted in the center, is a large and distinctive bird with a plump body, grey-brown plumage, and a white collar around its neck. It is a common resident of Europe, North America, and Asia. To the left, the Common Pigeon, also known as the Rock Dove, is shown with its characteristic grey-blue back, pink legs, and white underparts. This species is native to Europe and Asia but has been introduced to many other parts of the world and is now considered an invasive species in some areas. On the right, the elegant Turtle Dove graces the scene with its slender body, brown back, and distinctive black and white markings on its chest. This bird is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and is known for its melodic cooing sound. The intricate details of the engraving capture the unique features of each bird, from their feathers to their beaks and legs. The use of hand-coloring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the image, making it a beautiful addition to any natural history collection.
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