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Zenaida macroura, mourning dove
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Zenaida macroura, mourning dove
Plate 17 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Asterid Audubon Birds Of America Camellia Camellieae Columbidae Columbiformes Dove Ericales Eudicot Flock Mourning Nest Perched Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Mourning Dove
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Plate 17 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," showcases the elegant and poignant figure of the Mourning Dove, Zenaida macroura. This exquisite hand-colored aquatint print, engraved, printed, and colored by R. Havell (& Son) of London, captures the bird's intricate plumage and delicate features with remarkable detail. The Mourning Dove is depicted perched on a branch, its slender, graceful form contrasting with the rough texture of the bark. In the background, a beautiful Camellia flower blooms, its vibrant, rich hues adding a splash of color to the scene. The Camellia, an angiosperm in the family Camellaceae, is a flowering plant native to Asia and the Pacific. Its presence in this illustration not only adds visual appeal but also highlights the naturalistic approach of Audubon's work. A flock of Mourning Doves can be seen in the distance, their silhouettes creating a sense of depth and movement within the image. The Mourning Dove is a member of the Columbidae family, order Columbiformes, and is known for its distinctive cooing sound and mournful appearance. The Eudicot classification places the Mourning Dove in the Asterid clade, while the Camellia is part of the Ericales order within the Magnoliophyta division. This illustration not only showcases the beauty of these two distinct species but also highlights the intricate relationships between different classes of animals and plants in the natural world. Audubon's "Birds of America" is considered a masterpiece of natural history illustration, and this plate is a testament to the artist's dedication to capturing the natural world in all its intricacy and splendor.
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