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European roller, Coracias garrulus, and rosy
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European roller, Coracias garrulus, and rosy
European roller, Coracias garrulus, and rosy starling, Pastor roseus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849
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Coracias Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Dorbigny Edouard Fournier Garrulus Naturelle Pastor Roller Roseus Rosy Starling Travies Universel
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This hand-colored engraving, created by Fournier after an original illustration by Edouard Travies for Charles d'Orbigny's "Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle" (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris in 1849, showcases two striking European birds: the European Roller (Coracias garrulus) and the Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus). The European Roller, also known as the European Blue Roller, is a medium-sized bird with a distinctive appearance. Its plumage is predominantly blue, with a green back and wings, and a red-orange bill and legs. This bird is a resident breeder in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is known for its unique hunting method of flying low over open country and snatching up prey in its beak. The Rosy Starling, on the other hand, is a small, glossy black bird with iridescent purple and green wings and a pink bill and legs. It is a resident breeder in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is often found in open grasslands and farmland. This bird is omnivorous, feeding on a wide range of food items, including insects, seeds, and fruits. Both birds are depicted in this engraving in their natural habitat, with the European Roller perched on a branch and the Rosy Starling flying above. The intricate details of their feathers and the vibrant colors of their plumage are beautifully captured in this hand-colored engraving, making it a stunning addition to any natural history collection.
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