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Blue-winged leafbird, Chloropsis cochinchinensis
Blue-winged leafbird, Chloropsis cochinchinensis (Cochinchina thrush, Turdus cochinchinensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1802
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1. Title: Blue-winged Leafbird, Chloropsis cochinchinensis (Cochinchina Thrush, Turdus cochinchinensis) 2. Description: This exquisite illustration depicts the Blue-winged Leafbird, Chloropsis cochinchinensis, a captivating bird species native to Southeast Asia. The illustration is an intricately hand-colored copperplate engraving, drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist artists Richard Polydore Nodder and George Shaw. It was published in their seminal work, "The Naturalist's Miscellany," in London, 1802. 3. Background: The Blue-winged Leafbird, also known as the Cochinchina Thrush or Turdus cochinchinensis, is a small, vibrant bird with a distinctive appearance. The male bird is characterized by its brilliant blue wings, a contrasting black face, and a green body adorned with yellow markings. The female, while less colorful, shares the same general body shape and color pattern. 4. Significance: This illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the naturalist artists of the time. The Blue-winged Leafbird was an intriguing discovery for European naturalists, and its inclusion in "The Naturalist's Miscellany" reflects the growing interest in the natural history of Southeast Asia during the colonial era. 5. Conservation Status: Today, the Blue-winged Leafbird is classified as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agriculture remain significant threats to its populations. 6. Appreciation: This Blue-winged Leafbird illustration is not only a beautiful work of art but also an important historical record of a fascinating bird species. It serves as a reminder of the rich natural heritage of Southeast Asia and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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