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White cockatoo (endangered) and yellow-crested cockatoo
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White cockatoo (endangered) and yellow-crested cockatoo
White cockatoo, Cacatua alba (endangered) and yellow-crested cockatoo, Cacatua sulphurea (critically endangered). Handcoloured lithograph from Th. Lejeunes Complete Works of Buffon, Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Brussels, 1837
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Alba Buffon Burggraaff Cacatua Cockatoo Complete Completes Critically Endangered Lejeune Oeuvres Ornithology Sulphurea
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This handcoloured lithograph showcases two exquisite and endangered cockatoo species: the White Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) and the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea). The image is taken from Th. Lejeune's Complete Works of Buffon, published in Brussels in 1837. The White Cockatoo, also known as the Tasmanian or Australian White, is a large parrot native to Australia and New Guinea. With its pure white plumage, pink face, and red eyes, it is a striking and iconic bird. Unfortunately, this species is currently endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as hunting for the pet trade. The Yellow-crested Cockatoo, also known as the Galah or Rose-breasted Cockatoo, is a medium-sized cockatoo native to Australia. It is easily recognizable by its yellow crest, pink body, and black and grey wings. This species is critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as hunting for the pet trade and agricultural activities. These beautiful birds are depicted in intricate detail in this handcoloured lithograph, which adds to their allure and highlights the importance of preserving their habitats and populations. The image serves as a reminder of the delicate balance of nature and the need for conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures and prevent their further decline.
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