Psittaculirostris desmarestii, large fig parrot
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Psittaculirostris desmarestii, large fig parrot
Plate 35 from Louis-Isidore Duperreys Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, (1826). From drawings made during his voyage to Chile, Peru, Polynesia, Indoneasia, Papua New Guinea and Australia
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Antenna Arthropod Arthropoda Crawly Creepy Crustacea Crustacean Damp Exoskeleton Macquitty Megabugs Miranda Miranda Macquitty Segmented Specimen Woodlouse Invertebrata
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Plate 35 from Louis-Isidore Duperré's "Voyage de la Coquille" (1822-1825) Zoologie Atlas (1826) presents a captivating and intricately detailed illustration of the Large Fig Parrot, Psittaculirostris desmarestii. This magnificent avian species was meticulously documented during Duperré's voyage to Chile, Peru, Polynesia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. The Large Fig Parrot, with its vibrant green and red plumage, is depicted in a studio setting, its beady eyes fixed intently on the viewer. The artist's skillful use of shading and color renders every feather and contour with lifelike precision. However, the accompanying title and the context of the publication suggest that this is not just an ordinary studio shot. Instead, it is a meticulously preserved specimen, a testament to the explorer's dedication to scientific discovery. Despite the parrot's striking presence, the image is not without its eerie undertones. The damp, mossy background and the dim, subdued lighting create an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. The large, segmented antennae and crustacean-like exoskeleton of a nearby porcellio woodlouse add to the sense of otherworldliness, making this illustration a true macabre masterpiece. The Large Fig Parrot, a member of the order Psittaciformes, is a far cry from the creepy crawlies that inhabit the background. Yet, the juxtaposition of the two creatures highlights the vast diversity of life that Duperré encountered during his travels. This plate serves as a reminder of the explorer's unwavering commitment to documenting the natural world, no matter how strange or beautiful it may be.
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