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Dasyornis broadbenti, rufous bristlebird
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Dasyornis broadbenti, rufous bristlebird
Plate 25, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, (1840-1848)
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Plate 25 of John and Elizabeth Gould's seminal work, "The Birds of Australia" Supplementary Volume, features a stunning hand-coloured lithograph of the Rufous Bristlebird, Dasyornis broadbenti. This nineteenth-century illustration, created between 1840 and 1848, showcases the intricate details of this unique Australian passerine. The artist has captured the bird in its distinctive display posture, perched boldly on a gnarled branch with its rufous-brown plumage on full display. John Gould, a renowned English publisher and printmaker, and his wife Elizabeth, an accomplished artist, collaborated on this comprehensive work documenting the diverse avian species of Australia. Their dedication to accuracy and detail is evident in this illustration, which beautifully renders the textured feathers, expressive eyes, and intricate beak of the Rufous Bristlebird. The Rufous Bristlebird, also known as the Dusky Bristlebird, is a member of the dasyornithidae family and is native to the eastern and southeastern parts of Australia. This passerine is characterized by its distinctive bristles on its neck, which are used for display purposes during mating rituals. The bird's diet consists mainly of insects, which it locates by probing the ground with its long, curved beak. This image offers a glimpse into the natural history of Australia during the 19th century, providing a window into a time when exploration and documentation of the natural world were of paramount importance. The intricate details of the Rufous Bristlebird's plumage, posture, and environment are a testament to the skill and artistry of John and Elizabeth Gould, making this a valuable addition to any collection of ornithological illustrations.
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