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Asio flammeus galapagoensis, short-eared owl
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Asio flammeus galapagoensis, short-eared owl
Plate, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41)
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1838 A Monograph Of The Trogonidae Asio Beagle Bird Of Prey Breast Charles Darwin Collecting Collector Cream Darwin200 Eared Elizabeth Gould Feather Fitzroy Galapagos Asio Flammeus Elizabeth
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This stunning hand-coloured lithograph depicts Asio flammeus galapagoensis, also known as the short-eared owl, as illustrated by John and Elizabeth Gould for Charles Darwin's "Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle," published between 1838 and 1841. The Galapagos short-eared owl is a unique subspecies endemic to the Galapagos Islands. In the image, the owl is shown in meticulous detail, with its piercing, golden-orange eyes fixed intently on the viewer. Its cream-colored underparts are contrasted by the rich, dark brown of its upperparts and wings. The distinctive tufts of feathers on its head, which give the owl its name, are also clearly visible. The plate was created during the 19th century, a time when natural history was a burgeoning field of scientific inquiry. Darwin, aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, was collecting specimens and making observations that would later lead to his groundbreaking theories on evolution. This owl, along with countless others, would have been carefully studied and documented by Darwin and his team. The anatomy of the owl is rendered with remarkable accuracy, from the intricate details of its ear tufts to the fine feathers covering its body. The artist's skillful use of color adds depth and texture to the image, making it a true work of art as well as a valuable scientific record. This beautiful plate is a testament to the importance of exploration, discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge in the natural world. It serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands and the role that scientific inquiry played in documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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