Lonchura punctulata, scaly-breasted munia
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Lonchura punctulata, scaly-breasted munia
Plate 32, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)
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1829 1928 Avena Breast Breasted Cockburn Commelinid Estrildidae Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Monocot Monocotyledon Mottled Angiospermae Avena Sativa Lonchura Magnoliophyta
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Plate 32 of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn's "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous" (1858) features a stunning watercolor illustration of the Scaly-breasted Munia, or Lonchura punctulata. This exquisite avian species is depicted with great attention to detail, showcasing its distinctive features. The Scaly-breasted Munia is a small, brown bird with a long, pointed beak and a mottled, scaly breast. It belongs to the family Estrildidae, which is part of the larger order Passeriformes, also known as perching birds. The Scaly-breasted Munia is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a common bird found in open grasslands, cultivated fields, and gardens. This bird is an omnivore, feeding on a variety of seeds, grains, fruits, and insects. The illustration also includes a few plants in the background, providing context to the bird's natural habitat. The tall plant in the foreground appears to be a monocotyledon, possibly a type of grass or grain, such as Avena sativa, or common oat. The smaller flowering plants in the background are likely commelinids, a large family of monocotyledonous flowering plants, which includes many ornamental and food crops. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn was a renowned naturalist and artist, who dedicated her life to documenting the flora and fauna of India during the 19th century. Her meticulous watercolor illustrations were widely admired for their accuracy and beauty. This particular illustration of the Scaly-breasted Munia is a testament to her exceptional talent and passion for natural history.
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