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Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
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Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection, Regent's Park, [London], 1864. 'The blue tanager (Orchesticus ater)...[is] from the forests of Brazil. The tanager belongs to a large group of fruit-eating birds, which forms one of the most characteristic families of these regions...The woodpecker, on the other hand, is from the more northern forests of the New World. In the backwoods of the United States this bird is one of the best-known and most widely-distributed species of its tribe. It is generally known as the "Flicker," from its peculiar flight, or the "Golden-shafted" woodpecker, from the brilliant golden colouring of the stems of its wing-feathers...[Specimens from a group of animals] ...imported from various parts of the American continent, and the greater part of them represent species which had previously been brought alive to this country.... the society's [collection] of living animals...now embraces upwards of 1700 individuals from all parts of the world'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print from 1864 showcases the recent additions to the Zoological Society's Collection in Regent's Park, London. The image features a stunning blue tanager, known scientifically as Orchesticus ater, hailing from the lush forests of Brazil. This vibrant bird is part of a group of fruit-eating birds that are characteristic of the region.
Also depicted in the print is a woodpecker native to the northern forests of the New World. Commonly referred to as the "Flicker" due to its unique flight pattern or the "Golden-shafted" woodpecker for its striking golden wing feathers, this species is widely recognized and distributed throughout the United States.
The collection showcased in this photograph includes specimens imported from various parts of North and South America. These animals represent a diverse array of species that had been previously brought alive to England. With over 1700 individuals from around the globe, including these recent additions, it is clear that the Zoological Society's Collection at Regent's Park offers an impressive display of wildlife diversity for visitors to admire and learn about.
This historical snapshot provides a glimpse into Victorian-era fascination with exotic creatures and serves as a reminder of our ongoing commitment to conservation and education surrounding global biodiversity.
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