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Osprey and short-toed snake eagle

Osprey and short-toed snake eagle


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Osprey and short-toed snake eagle

Osprey and short-toed snake eagle.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1837

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This exquisite handcolored engraving, created by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies, showcases the fascinating encounter between an Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) and a Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). The image is taken from the "Richard's New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon," published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1837. The Osprey, also known as the Fish Hawk, is a large, predatory bird of prey with a distinctive broad and flattened wings, a hooked beak, and a long, straight, and sharp-edged talons. Its unique adaptation for hunting in water sets it apart from other birds of prey, allowing it to catch fish with its talons while hovering above the water or diving from a perch. The Short-toed Snake Eagle, on the other hand, is a bird of prey that prefers open habitats and savannas, where it hunts for snakes, lizards, and other reptiles. With its short, hooked beak and powerful talons, it is well-equipped to tackle its prey. The intricate details of this handcolored engraving capture the beauty and grace of these two birds in their natural habitat. The Osprey, with its fish in its talons, and the Short-toed Snake Eagle, poised for a strike, create a dynamic and captivating scene. This engraving is not only a testament to the skill of the artist and engraver but also a valuable historical record of ornithology and natural history.

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