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Elanoides forficatus, swallow-tailed kite
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Elanoides forficatus, swallow-tailed kite
Plate 4, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby
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18th Century Accipitridae Accipitriformes Bahama Beak Bird Of Prey Carolina Catesby Etching Florida Forked Hirundinidae Hook Kite Elanoides Forficatus
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Plate 4: Elanoides forficatus, Swallow-tailed Kite, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands (1731-43) by Mark Catesby. This exquisite hand-colored etching showcases the captivating beauty of the Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus), a bird of prey native to the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. Catesby's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate anatomy of the kite's distinctive forked tail, hooked beak, and grey head. The kite is perched gracefully on a branch, its wings spread wide as if ready for flight. This illustration is a testament to the remarkable natural history observations of the 18th century. Mark Catesby, an English naturalist, traveled extensively through the Carolinas, Florida, and the Bahama Islands, documenting the flora and fauna he encountered. His groundbreaking work, The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, was published in three volumes between 1731 and 1743, featuring a total of 220 plates. The Swallow-tailed Kite is a member of the Accipitridae family, which also includes hawks, eagles, and kites. It is classified under the order Accipitriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The kite's long, pointed wings and slender body are adapted for hunting on the wing, making it an agile and formidable predator. The Swallow-tailed Kite is a fascinating bird, and this historical etching serves as a reminder of the rich natural heritage that Catesby and his contemporaries documented during the 18th century.
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