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Myophonus horsfieldii, Malabar whistling thrush
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Myophonus horsfieldii, Malabar whistling thrush
Plate 13, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)
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1829 1928 Cockburn Forehead Malabar Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Sauropsid Sauropsida Stripe Tail Thrush Turdidae Myophonus
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Plate 13: Myophonus horsfieldii, Malabar Whistling Thrush, watercolor painting by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, from her "Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous," published in 1858. This beautiful Victorian-era illustration captures the intricacies of the Malabar Whistling Thrush (Myophonus horsfieldii), a passerine bird native to the southern Indian subcontinent. The bird is depicted perched on a branch, showcasing its distinctive blue-tinged plumage, striped forehead, and long, curved tail. The Malabar Whistling Thrush is a member of the Turdidae family, and its scientific name honors the British surgeon and naturalist, Sir William Henry Edwards Horsfield. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn was a skilled natural history illustrator, whose work was widely admired during the 19th century. Her watercolors, which were produced between 1829 and 1858, remain an essential record of the natural world during this period. The Malabar Whistling Thrush painting is a testament to her artistic talent and her dedication to documenting the natural history of her time. The Malabar Whistling Thrush is a sauropsid, a group of animals that includes reptiles and birds. This bird is a passeriform, a type of bird that has a beaked jaw and two limbs adapted for walking and perching. The Malabar Whistling Thrush is known for its distinctive whistling call, which can be heard throughout the Indian subcontinent. This illustration provides a glimpse into the natural history of the Malabar Whistling Thrush during the Victorian era, a time when the study of natural history was a popular pastime for the educated elite. Today, the Malabar Whistling Thrush remains an important part of the biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent, and its beautiful plumage and distinctive call continue to captivate birdwatchers and naturalists alike.
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