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Major Mitchells cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri
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Major Mitchells cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri
Major Mitchells cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri (Leadbeaters cockatoo, Plyctolophus leadbeatieri). After an illustration by Edward Lear. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Bildersaal Cockatoo Friedrich Gallery Georg Lear Major Mitchells Naturhistorischer Ornithology Thierreiches Treitschke Leadbeateri Leadbeaters
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Major Mitchell's Cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri, also known as Leadbeater's Cockatoo or Plyctolophus leadbeatieri, is a stunning and elusive bird endemic to the mountain ash forests of Victoria and Tasmania in Australia. This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving, created by the renowned natural history illustrator Edward Lear for Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History in Leipzig in 1842, captures the essence of this magnificent pink-and-white bird with remarkable detail and accuracy. Major Mitchell's Cockatoo is named after Sir Thomas Mitchell, an explorer of Australia who first reported the species to Europeans in 1837. With its distinctive crest, pink feathers, and white tail, this cockatoo is a striking contrast to the dark, dense forests of its habitat. Sadly, this beautiful bird is now considered endangered, with an estimated population of only around 1,500 individuals. Habitat loss, fragmentation, and competition with introduced species are the primary threats to its survival. This intricately detailed engraving, produced over 180 years ago, remains an important record of a bird that continues to captivate ornithologists and natural history enthusiasts alike. The artistry and skill of Edward Lear and Georg Friedrich Treitschke's team are evident in every feather and contour, making this a valuable addition to any collection of natural history art or Australian wildlife.
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