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Phoenicurus phoenicurus, common redstart
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Phoenicurus phoenicurus, common redstart
Plate 51 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Plate 51 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 2 (1873) showcases the vibrant and striking appearance of the Common Redstart, Phoenicurus phoenicurus, in intricate detail. This hand-coloured lithograph captures the bird perched gracefully on a moss-covered branch, its long, brown tail feathers fanned out behind it. The male Common Redstart is easily identifiable by its distinctive red forehead and chest, contrasting with its grey-brown back and wings. The Common Redstart is a small, agile bird that is often found in woodlands, heaths, and gardens across Europe and Asia. This bird is a member of the Muscicapidae family, also known as the Old World flycatchers. The Common Redstart is known for its ability to hover in mid-air while hunting for insects and berries, making it an agile and skilled forager. The intricate anatomy of the Common Redstart is beautifully depicted in this illustration. Its long, curved beak is perfect for seizing insects and berries, while its powerful legs and feet allow it to perch securely on branches and twigs. The illustration also highlights the bird's distinctive bib, which is a bright orange-red color in males and a paler orange in females. The Common Redstart is often seen hopping from branch to branch, searching for food during the daytime. It is known to nest in holes in trees or old bird nests, laying a clutch of 5-7 eggs. This illustration captures the bird in its natural habitat, with a catkin in the background and a berry in its beak, adding to the sense of realism and detail. Overall, this stunning hand-coloured lithograph is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as captured by the skilled artists and craftsmen of John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain series.
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