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Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus
Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, E.K. Mayers, Harrisburg, 1890
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts a Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus, a native bird species of North America. The intricately detailed illustration was created by the renowned ornithological artist John James Audubon and published in Benjamin Harry Warren's Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania in 1890 by E.K. Mayers in Harrisburg. The Ruffed Grouse, also known as the Partridge of North America, is a ground-dwelling bird with distinctive ruff-like feathers on its neck. This species is widely distributed across the eastern and central United States and Canada. The male, depicted in the illustration, is characterized by its vibrant plumage, with a rich chestnut-brown coloration on its back and wings, and a black-and-white checkered pattern on its breast. The female, not shown here, has a more subdued coloration to blend in with her surroundings for camouflage. The Ruffed Grouse is a popular game bird and is often hunted for its tender meat. However, this illustration was created during a time when natural history was a source of scientific discovery and appreciation, rather than for commercial purposes. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of the illustration are a testament to the dedication and skill of Audubon and the team at E.K. Mayers. The illustration also features several other bird species in the background, including a Pectoral Sandpiper, a Calidris melanotos, a Common Gallinule, a Gallinula galeata, and a Florida Gallinule, a Gallinula floridana. These birds add to the richness and diversity of the natural world depicted in the illustration, making it a valuable addition to any collection of ornithological art.
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