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Tragopan temmincki, Temmincks tragopan
Plate from William Beebes A Monograph of the Pheasants, Vol.1 (1918). Held in the Zoology Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Beebe Breast Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Feather Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon
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This image is a plate from Volume 1 of "A Monograph of the Pheasants," published by the renowned ornithologist William Beebe in 1918. The featured bird is the Temminck's Tragopan (Tragopan temmincki), a stunning and elusive species of pheasant endemic to the Himalayas. The Tragopan is named after the Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck, who first described the bird in 1836. The Tragopan is depicted in intricate detail, showcasing its distinctive blue wattles, brown and black plumage, and the vibrant colors of its face and breast. The bird is perched gracefully on a branch adorned with Fabaceae flowers, an angiosperm family commonly known as legumes. The Tragopan's piercing gaze and slightly upturned beak are highlighted in the drawing, revealing the bird's intelligent and alert expression. The Tragopan is a member of the Aves class, specifically an eudicot, or a dicotyledonous plant-eating vertebrate. It is further classified as an eurosid, which is a large clade of flowering plants, and a fabale, which is an order of angiosperms. The Tragopan's anatomy is well-represented in this plate, revealing the intricacies of its feathers and skeletal structure. This beautiful plate is a testament to Beebe's meticulous observation and documentation of the natural world, and it continues to be an essential resource for ornithologists and natural historians today. The Tragopan's striking appearance and elusive nature make it a beloved subject for bird enthusiasts and conservationists alike, and efforts are ongoing to protect this magnificent bird and its habitat in the Himalayas.
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