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Western yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava

Western yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava


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Western yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava

Western yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava, and northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe. 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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Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Dorbigny Edouard Flava Fournier Motacilla Naturelle Oenanthe Travies Universel Wagtail Wheatear


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This hand-colored engraving showcases two charming and agile birds of the Western Palearctic region: the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) and the Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe). The image, created by the skilled hands of Edouard Travies and beautifully rendered by Fournier, was originally published in Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History) in Paris, 1849. The Western Yellow Wagtail, also known as the Common Yellow Wagtail, is a medium-sized wagtail with a distinctive yellow underbelly, black mask, and long, vibrant yellow legs. They are versatile birds, found in a variety of habitats, from wetlands to grasslands and even arid areas. Their diet consists mainly of insects, which they skillfully forage for on the ground or in the air. The Northern Wheatear, on the other hand, is a small, slender bird with a brown upper body, white underbelly, and distinctive black and white wing bars. They are known for their distinctive call, which sounds like a sharp, ringing "chink." These birds are found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and are known for their long migrations, traveling between their breeding grounds in the north and their wintering grounds in the south. The intricate details of the feathers, beaks, and legs of these birds are masterfully captured in this engraving, providing a stunning and accurate representation of their natural beauty. This image is a testament to the skill and artistry of the naturalists and artists of the past, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

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