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Amazonian royal flycatcher, Onychorhynchus coronatus
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Amazonian royal flycatcher, Onychorhynchus coronatus
Amazonian royal flycatcher, Onychorhynchus coronatus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800
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1. Title: "The Majestic Amazonian Royal Flycatcher: A Regal Splendor of the Neotropical Forest" The captivating image before you showcases the Amazonian Royal Flycatcher, Onychorhynchus coronatus, a regal avian species native to the lush and diverse forests of the Amazon Basin. This exquisite illustration, drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist artist Richard Polydore Nodder, is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of the 18th and 19th centuries' natural history recordings. The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher, also known as the Crested Tody or Tody-Flycatcher, is a small, colorful bird that boasts a striking appearance. The male bird, as depicted in this illustration, sports a vibrant, iridescent green back, a white underbelly, and a distinctive crest of black feathers adorning its head. The female, on the other hand, is less colorful, with a duller green back and a brownish-gray underbelly. This hand-colored copperplate engraving is an essential addition to any collection of natural history or zoology, providing a window into the rich biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest. The illustration was published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, a comprehensive work that documented various plant and animal species from around the world. The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher is an agile and skilled hunter, relying on its keen eyesight to locate insects, spiders, and other small prey in the dense forest canopy. Its distinctive call, a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, echoes through the forest, making it a familiar sound to those who venture into the Amazonian wilderness. This illustration not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an invaluable record of the natural world, reminding us of the importance of preserving the diverse ecosystems that sustain countless species, including the magnificent Amazonian Royal Flycatcher.
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