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Blue and green turteline, Ptilinopus cyano-virens
Blue and green turteline, Ptilinopus cyano-virens.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology, published by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh, 1835
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1. Title: Blue and Green Turtle Dove, Ptilinopus cyanovirens - A Vibrant and Beautiful Bird from New Guinea This exquisite handcolored steel engraving depicts the Blue and Green Turtle Dove, scientifically known as Ptilinopus cyanovirens. The image is a masterpiece of 19th-century ornithological illustration, created by the skilled hands of William Lizars and Edward Lear. The Blue and Green Turtle Dove is a native of New Guinea and is renowned for its striking appearance. The male bird, as depicted in this engraving, boasts a brilliant blue-green plumage, while the female sports a more subdued green coloration. Their distinctive features include a long, curved beak and a white eye-ring. This illustration was produced for Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library: Ornithology, published by W.H. Lizars in Edinburgh in 1835. Edward Lear, a renowned English artist and writer, was responsible for the original illustration, while William Lizars expertly transformed it into a handcolored steel engraving. The Blue and Green Turtle Dove was a popular subject in the ornithological world during the 19th century due to its unique beauty and intriguing characteristics. This engraving serves as a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill that was employed in documenting the natural world during this era. The Blue and Green Turtle Dove continues to fascinate ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike, and this stunning handcolored steel engraving remains an invaluable historical record of this remarkable species.
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