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Cinclus cinclus, white-throated dipper
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Cinclus cinclus, white-throated dipper
Plate 122 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)
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Belly Dipper Macgillivray Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida Stream Throat Throated Cinclidae Cinclus Cinclus Cinclus
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Plate 122 from William MacGillivray's Watercolour Drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) presents a captivating illustration of the White-throated Dipper, or Cinclus cinclus, in its natural habitat near a rocky stream. The Victorian-era painting, executed with meticulous attention to detail, showcases the anatomy of this intriguing passerine bird with remarkable accuracy. The White-throated Dipper is a distinctive bird, easily identified by its long, slender body, brown plumage, and bright red bill. In this illustration, the bird is perched on a rock, its belly feathers ruffled, revealing a white underbelly that contrasts sharply with the surrounding water and rocks. The bird's head is turned towards the viewer, revealing a striking, long, and slightly down-curved beak. The White-throated Dipper is a member of the Cinclidae family, also known as dippers, due to their habit of dipping their bodies in the water while foraging. The Sauropsida classification places birds and reptiles in the same taxonomic group, and the White-throated Dipper is a prime example of the avian subclass Passeriformes, or perching birds. MacGillivray's illustration is a testament to the artist's skill and dedication to accurately depicting the natural world. The intricacies of the White-throated Dipper's anatomy are rendered with precision, from the delicate feathers on its wings to the subtle variations in color and texture on its body. The painting also captures the sense of tranquility and beauty that can be found in the natural world, making it a timeless work of art that continues to captivate viewers over two centuries after it was created.
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