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Racket-tail hummingbird, Ornismya platura, juvenile
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Racket-tail hummingbird, Ornismya platura, juvenile
Racket-tail hummingbird, Ornismya platura, juvenile. (Booted racket-tail, Ocreatus underwoodii?) Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History of the Colibri Genus of Hummingbirds, Histoire Naturelle des Colibris, Arthus Betrand, Paris, 1830
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Booted Colibri Coutant Genus Histoire Hummingbird Jean Gabriel Juvenile Lesson Naturelle Ornismya Pretre Primevere Rene
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving depicts a juvenile Racket-tail hummingbird, Ornismya platura, also known as the Booted Racket-tail or Ocreatus underwoodii. The image is taken from Rene Primevere's "Lessons Natural History of the Colibri Genus of Hummingbirds," published in Paris by Arthus Bertrand in 1830. The illustration was created by Jean-Gabriel Pretre and engraved by Coutant. The young Racket-tail hummingbird is captured in intricate detail, with its distinctive long, graduated tail feathers that resemble racket handles, giving the species its name. The juvenile's plumage is different from that of the adult, displaying a more subdued coloration with a greenish-brown back and rufous underparts. The bird's beak is long and curved, a typical feature of hummingbirds, which they use to extract nectar from flowers. The Racket-tail hummingbird is native to Central and South America, particularly in the Caribbean and northern South America. They are found in forests, gardens, and open areas with flowers, where they feed on nectar and small insects. These birds are important pollinators and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the meticulous work of natural history illustrators and engravers of the 19th century, who devoted their time and expertise to documenting the natural world in stunning detail. The image provides a glimpse into the past, offering us a glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating species and the artistry of its depiction.
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