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Western, variegated duck or Stellers eider
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Western, variegated duck or Stellers eider
Western, variegated duck or Stellers eider, Polysticta stelleri.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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Anas Duck Eider Frederick Leverian Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Polydore Shaw Variegated Polysticta Steller Stelleri
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the Western, Variegated Duck or Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri), a captivating waterfowl species native to the North Pacific Ocean. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in London in 1800. The Western, Variegated Duck is a medium-sized duck with distinctive plumage. Males exhibit a striking appearance with their black and white bodies, chestnut-brown head, and bright yellow eyes. Females, on the other hand, have a more subdued appearance, with a brown body and white underparts. This species is named after the naturalist, Georg Steller, who first described it in 1742. The engraving captures the intricate details of the Western, Variegated Duck's anatomy, from its webbed feet to its curved beak. The handcoloring adds a vibrant touch to the image, enhancing the beauty of the bird's plumage. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular scientific publication during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It contained a wide range of natural history subjects, including botany, zoology, and mineralogy. The publication was renowned for its high-quality illustrations, which were produced using the latest techniques in copperplate engraving. This particular image of the Western, Variegated Duck is a testament to the skill and artistry of George Shaw and Frederick Nodder. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of this beautiful and elusive waterfowl species, which continues to captivate ornithologists and naturalists to this day.
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