Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, sedge warbler

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Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, sedge warbler

Plate 125 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

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Acrocephalidae Acrocephalus Clutch Commelinid Cyperaceae Cyperus Macgillivray Monocot Monocotyledon Nest Acrocephalus Schoenobaenus Angiospermae Magnoliophyta

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Plate 125 from William MacGillivray's Watercolour Drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) presents a captivating illustration of the Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, commonly known as the Sedge Warbler. This exquisite watercolor depicts the brown, long-legged bird perched on a sedge, its piercing, bright eye fixed intently on an unseen threat. In the foreground, a clutch of eggs nestled among the cyperaceae, or sedge, can be seen. The Sedge Warbler is a small, slender bird belonging to the family Acrocephalidae, which is part of the larger order of birds known as the Passeriformes or perching birds. The Acrocephalus schoenobaenus is a migratory bird, spending its summers in Europe and Asia and winters in Africa. It is a monocot, meaning it is a flowering plant with only one cotyledon, and is part of the commelinid family, which includes a variety of grasses and other monocotyledonous plants. The Sedge Warbler is often found in marshy areas, where it nests among the tall, fragrant cyperus, or reed mace, plants. The illustration provides a detailed anatomy of the Sedge Warbler, showcasing its long, curved beak and intricately patterned plumage. The eggs, which are laid in a shallow nest built among the sedge, are round and speckled, with a leathery texture that helps them blend in with the surrounding vegetation. The Sedge Warbler's diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates, which it gathers from the marshy habitat. MacGillivray's Watercolour Drawings of British Animals is a significant work in the history of natural history illustration, providing a detailed and accurate record of the natural world during the 19th century. This illustration of the Sedge Warbler is a testament to MacGillivray's skill as an artist and his keen observation of the natural world.

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