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Beautiful sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella
Beautiful sunbird or red-breasted sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Birds of Western Africa, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1837
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This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving depicts the Beautiful Sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella, also known as the Red-breasted Sunbird. The image is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, Birds of Western Africa, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1837. The work was illustrated by the renowned natural history artist, William Swainson. The Beautiful Sunbird is a small, vibrant bird native to Central and West Africa. Males are characterized by their striking red chest and black wings, while females have a yellow belly and olive-green back. This bird is known for its agility and ability to hover in mid-air while feeding on nectar and insects. The intricate detail of this engraving showcases the bird's elegant features, from its slender beak to its iridescent wings. The delicate handcolouring adds depth and dimension to the image, highlighting the rich hues of the bird's plumage. Sir William Jardine was a Scottish surgeon, naturalist, and explorer who made significant contributions to the field of ornithology. His Naturalists Library: Ornithology series was one of the most comprehensive works on the birds of Africa at the time, featuring accurate and detailed illustrations of over 600 species. This beautiful sunbird image is a testament to the skill and dedication of Jardine, Swainson, and Lizars in documenting the natural world. It remains an enduring work of art and scientific importance, offering a glimpse into the natural history of Western Africa over 180 years ago.
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