Coccothraustes coccothraustes, hawfinch

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Coccothraustes coccothraustes, hawfinch

Plate 40 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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Plate 40 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 3 (1873): A Striking Portrayal of the Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes This exquisitely hand-colored lithograph showcases the captivating beauty of the Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, as depicted in John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 3 (1873). The Hawfinch, a member of the Fringillidae family, is a distinctive bird with its powerful, red-brown bill and brown plumage. In this image, the bird is perched gracefully on a branch, its head turned slightly to one side, revealing the distinctive white bib and black mask on its face. The Hawfinch is shown in the act of plucking a berry from a Crataegus (Hawthorn) branch, its beak deftly manipulating the fruit. The intricate details of the bird's plumage, the texture of the branch, and the lifelike quality of the berries are all testament to the skill of the lithographer. The Hawfinch is an eudicot, a type of angiosperm, and is part of the Eurosid clade within the larger Angiospermae classification. These flowering plants, characterized by their seeds enclosed within an ovary, provide essential nourishment for birds and other animals, including the Hawfinch. The Hawfinch is a daytime bird, spending its days foraging for food, primarily fruits and seeds. Its powerful bill, adapted for crushing hard seeds, is a valuable asset in its search for sustenance. This image captures the Hawfinch in a moment of repose, a brief respite from its foraging activities. The intricate details of this hand-colored lithograph offer a glimpse into the natural world of the late 19th century, providing a window into the past and a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

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