Zoothera wardii, pied thrush

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Zoothera wardii, pied thrush

Plate 52, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

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1829 1928 Breast Cockburn Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Moustache Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Pied Sauropsid Sauropsida Spotted Stripe Myophonus

EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 52: Zoothera wardii, the Pied Thrush, gracefully perched on a branch in this exquisite watercolor illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, from her renowned work "Neilgherry Birds and Miscellaneous," published in 1858. The Pied Thrush, also known as the Spotted Thrush or the Long-billed Thrush, is a passerine bird belonging to the family Turdidae. This sauropsid, or reptile-descended, avian species is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The Pied Thrush is easily identified by its distinctive plumage, featuring a brown body with prominent white stripes on its flanks and a white moustache stripe above its beak. This bird is a medium-sized bird, measuring around 23 cm in length, with a long, curved beak and a distinctive eye ring. The Pied Thrush is a ground-dwelling bird, and can often be found in forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn was a prolific and talented natural history illustrator, whose work was widely admired for its accuracy and beauty. Her illustrations were produced during the 19th century, a time when the study and documentation of the natural world was a major focus of scientific exploration and discovery. This illustration showcases Cockburn's exceptional skill in capturing the anatomy and character of the Pied Thrush, as well as her ability to convey a sense of the bird's natural habitat and behavior through her artistry. The Pied Thrush is an intriguing and beautiful bird, and this illustration offers a captivating glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating species. Whether appreciated for its scientific value or its aesthetic appeal, this image is a testament to the enduring fascination that birds have held for generations of naturalists, artists, and animal lovers.

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