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Anthracothorax nigricollis, black-throated mango
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Anthracothorax nigricollis, black-throated mango
Plate 184 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Anthracothorax Apodiformes Aquatint Asterid Audubon Bignoniaceae Bill Birds Of America Creeper Eudicot Feeding Flock Angiospermae Campsis Dicot Dicotyledon
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Plate 184 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," showcases the captivating Black-throated Mango, Anthracothorax nigricollis, in intricate detail. This double elephant folio print, created between 1831 and 1834, is an exquisite example of the collaboration between Audubon, engraver Robert Havell (& Son) of London, and the skilled hand-colorists of their time. The Black-throated Mango, a member of the trogon family and the Bignoniaceae, is depicted perched on a branch adorned with vibrant, blooming Campsis flowers. The mango's distinctive black throat, bordered by a thin white collar, contrasts beautifully with its orange-yellow underparts and green upperparts. Its long, curved bill, a characteristic feature of the Apodiformes order, is pointed towards the ground as it reaches for a ripe fruit. The Black-throated Mango is an asterid, a type of eudicot, and a member of the angiospermae, or flowering plants. This daytime-feeding bird is often found in tropical regions, where it feeds on nectar and small fruits. The plate's intricate aquatint technique brings out the textures of the mango's feathers and the delicate details of the Campsis flowers, creating a stunning visual representation of this fascinating species. Audubon's "Birds of America" is a testament to the natural world's beauty and the artistry of its creators. This plate, in particular, highlights the harmony between the Black-throated Mango and the Campsis flower, a relationship that is both visually stunning and ecologically significant.
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