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Rufous-crowned tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus ruficeps
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Rufous-crowned tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus ruficeps
Rufous-crowned tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus ruficeps (Rufus crowned tody, Conopophaga ruficeps). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Flycatchers, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1836
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Rufous-crowned Tody-flycatcher, Poecilotriccus ruficeps, also known as the Rufous-crowned Toddy or the Rufous-crowned Chloropelican. The image is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, specifically the volume on Flycatchers, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1836. The illustration was created by the renowned naturalist and illustrator, William Swainson. The Rufous-crowned Tody-flycatcher is a small, colorful bird native to Central and South America. It is easily identified by its distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) crown, which contrasts sharply with its otherwise dark plumage. This bird is a member of the Tody-flycatcher family, Conopophagidae, and is known for its agile hunting skills. It primarily feeds on insects, which it catches in mid-air while perched on tree branches or in mid-flight. The hand-colored steel engraving process used to create this print involved the transfer of an image from an etching plate to a copper plate, which was then coated with a ground and exposed to light through a drawing or transfer of the image. The exposed areas were then etched away, leaving the raised lines that would be inked and pressed onto paper to create the final image. The addition of hand-coloring further enhanced the detail and vibrancy of the print. This beautiful and intricately detailed print is a testament to the skill and artistry of the naturalists, illustrators, and engravers of the 19th century, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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