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Oriolus oriolus, Eurasian golden oriole
Plate 31 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Plate 31 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 2 (1873) presents a stunning and intricately detailed hand-coloured lithograph of the Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus). This magnificent bird, with its vibrant golden and black plumage, is perched gracefully on a branch of an Acer pseudoplatanus, or Great Maple tree. The Eurasian Golden Oriole is a large, Old World flycatcher, with a distinctive crest and a long, curved beak. This bird is a member of the order Passeriformes, specifically the family Oriolidae, and is classified as an eurosid, a group of dicotyledonous angiosperms, or flowering plants. The Eurasian Golden Oriole is a migratory bird, breeding in Europe and Asia and wintering in Africa. It is a diurnal bird, active during the daytime hours, and feeds primarily on insects, which it catches in mid-air or from branches. This image captures the bird in its natural habitat, with the leaves of the Great Maple tree providing a lush, green backdrop. The hand-colouring of this lithograph adds an exquisite level of detail and realism to the image, bringing out the intricacies of the bird's plumage and the textures of the tree's leaves. The use of gold in the bird's plumage adds a regal and majestic quality to the image, making it a true work of art. This illustration is a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the habitats of birds like the Eurasian Golden Oriole for future generations to enjoy. The Eurasian Golden Oriole continues to be a beloved and iconic species, and this image is a beautiful representation of its grace and elegance.
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