Greetings Card : Pterocles coronatus, crowned sandgrouse
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Pterocles coronatus, crowned sandgrouse
Crowned sandgrouse egg specimen
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Media ID 8584447
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Cream Crowned Eggshell Mottled Sauropsid Sauropsida Specimen White Background Crowned Sandgrouse Pterocles Pterocles Coronatus Pteroclididae Sand Grouse Sandgrouse
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection - a stunning design featuring the majestic Pterocles coronatus, also known as the Crowned Sandgrouse. This exquisite card showcases a high-quality image of the bird, captured in intricate detail from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. The Crowned Sandgrouse is a unique and beautiful species, known for its distinctive crest and vibrant plumage. The reverse of the card includes a thoughtful message, making it the perfect gift for any nature lover or bird enthusiast. Bring a touch of the natural world into your correspondence with this elegant and captivating card from Media Storehouse.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an exquisite crowned sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus) egg specimen, nestled against a pristine white background. The crowned sandgrouse, a member of the Pteroclididae family and the order Pteroclidiformes within the class Aves and phylum Sauropsida, is a long-legged, mottled, cream and brown bird native to the arid regions of Africa. The crowned sandgrouse is distinctively named for the distinctive crest of feathers on its head, which is most prominent in males. These birds are known for their unique feeding behavior, as they fly to water sources to drink and then return to their chicks to regurgitate water and feed them with small pebbles to help them digest the water and soften their food. In this studio shot, the intricately textured eggshell takes center stage, revealing the intricate patterns and colors characteristic of a crowned sandgrouse egg. The orange hue of the egg is a result of the pigments deposited in the egg by the hen during the laying process. The crowned sandgrouse egg is not only a testament to the intricacies of avian reproduction but also a stunning example of nature's artistry. The crowned sandgrouse is a fascinating and beautiful creature, and this print offers a rare and up-close look at the intricacies of its reproductive cycle. Whether you're an avian enthusiast, a collector of natural history specimens, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, this print is sure to captivate and inspire.
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