Alisterus scapularis, Australian king parrot
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Alisterus scapularis, Australian king parrot
Plate 55 painting by Louis Bourquet from Francois Le Vaillants Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets, Vol. 1, (1801). Annotated La Grande Perruche, le male
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1753 1824 18th Century Australian Beak Francois Le Vaillant Le Vaillant Parrot Perched Perching Psittacidae Psittaciformes Alisterus Scapularis Australian King Parrot
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Plate 55: Alisterus scapularis, the Australian King Parrot, as depicted in the 1801 painting by Louis Bourquet for Francois Le Vaillant's Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets (Natural History of Parrots). This exquisite artwork showcases the male Australian King Parrot, perched confidently on a branch with a vibrant, blue plumage adorning its body. The parrot's distinctive red collar and beak add striking contrast to its emerald green head and body. The Australian King Parrot, also known as Alisterus scapularis, is a native bird species endemic to eastern Australia. This parrot was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758 and was later studied and illustrated by French naturalist Francois Le Vaillant and his artist, Louis Bourquet, during their expedition to the colony of the Cape of Good Hope between 1796 and 1801. Bourquet's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the anatomically accurate representation of the Australian King Parrot's beak, which is both powerful and curved, enabling the bird to crack open hard nuts and seeds. The intricate feather patterns on the parrot's wings and tail are also beautifully rendered, revealing the complexity of the avian world. As a member of the Psittaciformes order and the Psittacidae family, the Australian King Parrot is part of a diverse group of birds characterized by their strong, curved beaks, zygodactyl feet, and colorful plumage. The Australian King Parrot's striking appearance and unique characteristics continue to captivate ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike, making this artwork a valuable addition to any natural history collection.
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