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Aphelocoma coerulescens, Florida scrub jay
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Aphelocoma coerulescens, Florida scrub jay
Plate 87 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Asterid Audubon Birds Of America Corvidae Diospyros Ericales Eudicot Florida Angiospermae Aphelocoma Aphelocoma Coerulescens Dicot Dicotyledon Ebenaceae Florida Scrub Jay Magnoliophyta
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This stunningly beautiful and intricately detailed hand-colored aquatint print showcases the Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens), Plate 87 from John James Audubon's iconic work, "Birds of America" (1827-30). Engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London, this artwork captures the vibrant blue plumage of the Florida Scrub Jay, a native bird species found primarily in Florida's scrub habitats. The jay is perched on a branch, clutching a ripe fruit in its beak. The fruit is identified as that of the Ebony Tree (Diospyros virginiana), an angiosperm belonging to the Ebenaceae family, which is native to the southeastern United States. The Florida Scrub Jay is a member of the Corvidae family, order Passeriformes, and is classified as an eudicot, angiospermae, and magnoliophyta. It is also part of the asterid clade, which includes a large group of flowering plants. The jay's vivid blue coloration is a result of pigments called pteridines and porphyrins, which are also found in some other bird species. The Florida Scrub Jay is an important part of Florida's ecosystem, playing a role in seed dispersal and serving as an indicator species for the health of scrub habitats. The intricate details of this print not only showcase the beauty of the Florida Scrub Jay but also highlight the importance of preserving the habitats that support this and other native species.
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