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Cursorius cursor, cream-coloured courser
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Cursorius cursor, cream-coloured courser
Plate 44 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Plate 44 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873) presents a stunning hand-coloured lithograph of the Cursorius cursor, also known as the Cream-coloured Courser. This exquisite illustration showcases the anatomy and distinctive features of this intriguing bird in remarkable detail. The Cream-coloured Courser is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the Charadriiformes order and the Glareolidae family. Its cream-coloured plumage is speckled with brown, making it perfectly camouflaged in its grassy habitats. The bird's long, decurved bill is a striking feature, adapted for probing the ground for food such as insects, reptiles, and amphibians. The illustration captures the Cream-coloured Courser in its natural daytime environment, with its keen, expressive eyes scanning the ground for prey. The artist has expertly rendered the intricacies of the bird's feathers, giving depth and texture to the image. The long, slender legs and agile body suggest the bird's excellent locomotion, allowing it to run swiftly and gracefully through the grass in pursuit of its prey. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the meticulous work of John Gould and his team, who dedicated themselves to creating accurate and visually stunning representations of the birds of Great Britain during the 19th century. The Cream-coloured Courser remains an intriguing and elusive bird, making this illustration a valuable addition to any collection of natural history art.
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