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Red-footed falcon, Falco vespertinus
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Red-footed falcon, Falco vespertinus
Red-footed falcon, Falco vespertinus. 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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1. Title: Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) This stunning hand-coloured engraving depicts the Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus), a magnificent bird of prey native to Europe and Asia. The image is an exquisite reproduction of an original illustration by Edouard Travies, as featured in the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History) by Charles d'Orbigny, published in Paris in 1849. The Red-footed Falcon is a medium-sized falcon, characterized by its distinctive orange legs and feet. These vibrant appendages provide excellent camouflage as the birds perch on bare ground or sandy beaches, blending seamlessly with their surroundings. The falcon's body is slender and agile, with broad, pointed wings that allow for swift and graceful flight. The Red-footed Falcon is an apex predator and an expert hunter. It primarily feeds on insects, particularly dragonflies and other large flying insects, but also takes small birds and mammals. The falcon's hunting technique involves a high-speed stoop, or dive, from great heights to catch its prey in mid-air. This intricately detailed engraving not only showcases the Red-footed Falcon's striking appearance but also highlights its role as a vital component of its ecosystem. The meticulous hand-colouring adds depth and dimension to the image, making it a captivating and timeless representation of this remarkable bird. The Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle was a comprehensive work that aimed to document the natural world, and this illustration of the Red-footed Falcon is a testament to the dedication and expertise of its creators, Edouard Travies and Charles d'Orbigny. This engraving remains an essential record of the natural history of the Red-footed Falcon and a beautiful work of art in its own right.
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