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Namaqua dove, Oena capensis
Namaqua dove, Oena capensis (Ectopistes? capensis, Cape turtle). Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Bildersaal Cape Capensis Dove Ectopistes Friedrich Gallery Georg Lear Naturhistorischer Ornithology Pigeon Thierreiches Treitschke Turtle Namaqua
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Namaqua Dove, Oena capensis, also known as the Cape Turtle Dove or Ectopistes capensis. The image is taken from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's renowned Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, published in Leipzig, Germany, in 1842. The illustration was created by the celebrated British artist Edward Lear. The Namaqua Dove is a small, endemic pigeon species native to the arid regions of South Africa, Namibia, and southwestern Angola. Known for their distinctive pale coloration, these doves blend seamlessly into the sandy environment, making them expertly camouflaged from predators. Their plumage is a soft, off-white color, with fine brown speckles covering their bodies and wings. The Namaqua Dove's face is adorned with dark eyes, a black beak, and a pinkish-red eye ring. This engraving is an excellent representation of the Namaqua Dove's appearance and serves as a testament to the meticulous attention to detail that characterized the works produced during the 19th century in the field of ornithology. The intricate engraving process, combined with the delicate hand-coloring techniques, brings the bird to life, allowing us to appreciate its unique beauty and natural history in a way that transcends time. The Namaqua Dove continues to be an intriguing subject for both scientific research and conservation efforts, as their populations face threats from habitat loss and fragmentation. This image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and documenting the diverse array of species that inhabit our planet.
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