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Juan Fernandez firecrown, Sephanoides fernandensis (female)
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Juan Fernandez firecrown, Sephanoides fernandensis (female)
Juan Fernandez firecrown, Sephanoides fernandensis (female). Critically endangered. (Stokes hummingbird, Trochilus stokesii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds Volume 2, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1833
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored steel engraving depicts the critically endangered Juan Fernandez Firecrown, Sephanoides fernandensis (female), also known as the Eustace's Firecrown or Stokes' Hummingbird, Trochilus stokesii. The image is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, Volume 2, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1833. The Juan Fernandez Firecrown is a small, vibrant hummingbird native to the Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile. With iridescent green and red plumage, this female specimen is a stunning example of the species' beauty. The Firecrown's habitat is limited to the islands of Robinson Crusoe and Santa Clara, making it one of the most endangered hummingbirds in the world. The engraving was produced by the skilled hand of William Lizars, a renowned Scottish engraver who was known for his meticulous attention to detail. The intricate patterns and colors of the Firecrown's feathers are faithfully reproduced in this illustration, providing a remarkable record of this rare and captivating bird. The Juan Fernandez Firecrown faces numerous threats, including habitat loss, predation by introduced species, and competition with other hummingbirds for food sources. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect this critically endangered species and preserve its unique place in the natural world. This historic image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity and the role that scientific documentation plays in understanding and protecting endangered species.
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