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Lymnocryptes minimus, jack snipe

Lymnocryptes minimus, jack snipe


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Lymnocryptes minimus, jack snipe

Plate 80 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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Actinopterygii Bill Birds Of Great Britain Bony Fish Carangidae Charadriiformes Dive Drumming Feather Fishes Gould Jack John Gould Jack Snipe


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Plate 80 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873): A Stunning Hand-Coloured Lithograph of the Elusive Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph, Plate 80 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873), showcases the elusive and enigmatic Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus). The Jack Snipe is a small, brown, long-legged, wading bird belonging to the Charadriiformes order and the Actinopterygii class of bony fish-eating birds. The Jack Snipe is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly into its marshy, wetland habitat. In this illustration, the bird is depicted with its head turned to the side, alert and watchful, with its long, down-curved bill open slightly, as if listening intently for the sound of fish swimming nearby. The intricate details of its plumage are beautifully rendered, with delicate, hand-applied colours bringing out the subtle variations in shading and texture. The Jack Snipe is an adept fisher, using a unique hunting technique to catch its prey. It will often stand motionless in the water, waiting for unsuspecting fish to come within reach. When a fish is detected, the Jack Snipe will suddenly throw its head back and give a sharp, drumming call, causing a series of waves that alert other fish to the danger. With a swift, powerful strike, the Jack Snipe will then plunge its bill into the water and capture its prey. This stunning illustration captures the essence of the Jack Snipe's elusive and mysterious nature, transporting us back to a time when the natural world was a source of wonder and fascination. The intricate details of the hand-colouring and the meticulous attention to detail in the illustration make it a true masterpiece of 19th-century ornithological art.

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