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Bronze-tailed peacock-pheasant, Polyplectron chalcurum
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Bronze-tailed peacock-pheasant, Polyplectron chalcurum
Bronze-tailed peacock-pheasant or Sumatran peacock-pheasant, Polyplectron chalcurum. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Bildersaal Friedrich Gallery Georg Naturhistorischer Ornithology Sumatran Thierreiches Treitschke Peacock Pheasant Polyplectron
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1. Title: "The Bronze-tailed Peacock-pheasant: A Vibrant and Elusive Beauty from Sumatra" 2. Description: This handcoloured lithograph showcases the enchanting Bronze-tailed Peacock-pheasant, Polyplectron chalcurum, also known as the Sumatran Peacock-pheasant. The image is a masterpiece from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, published in Leipzig, Germany, in 1842. 3. Background: The Bronze-tailed Peacock-pheasant is a mesmerizing bird native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. This bird is a member of the pheasant family, Phasianidae, and is renowned for its striking plumage and elusive nature. 4. Appearance: The Bronze-tailed Peacock-pheasant is characterized by its iridescent green and bronze feathers, with a striking black and white face and a distinctive bronze-colored tail. The male bird displays a spectacular fan of elongated, curved tail feathers during courtship. 5. Habitat: These birds inhabit the dense rainforests of Sumatra, where they live on the forest floor and feed on a variety of fruits, seeds, and insects. Due to their elusive nature and the dense vegetation of their habitat, they are challenging to spot in the wild. 6. Conservation: The Bronze-tailed Peacock-pheasant is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect their habitat and promote sustainable forest management practices. 7. Legacy: This beautiful handcoloured lithograph is a testament to the fascination that birds, and particularly the Bronze-tailed Peacock-pheasant, have held for naturalists and collectors for centuries. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and documenting its wonders for future generations.
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