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Masked water tyrant, Fluvicola nengeta
Masked water tyrant, Fluvicola nengeta (Mocking water-chat). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Flycatchers, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1836
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Flycatchers Jardine Lizars Masked Mocking Naturalists Ornithology Swainson Tyrant
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning handcoloured steel engraving depicts the Masked Water Tyrant, Fluvicola nengeta, also known as the Mocking Water-Chat. The image is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, specifically the volume dedicated to Flycatchers. The illustration was created by the renowned natural history artist, William Swainson, and the engraving was expertly executed by William Lizars in Edinburgh in 1836. The Masked Water Tyrant is a small, agile bird native to South America, with a distinctive black mask covering its eyes and a bright orange bill. It is a member of the Tyrant Flycatcher family, and is known for its vocalizations, which resemble the calls of other birds, earning it the common name "mocking water-chat." The Masked Water Tyrant can be found near bodies of water, where it perches on low branches or overhead wires, waiting to ambush its prey. It feeds primarily on insects, which it catches in mid-air or snatches from the water's surface. This beautiful engraving not only showcases the intricate details of the Masked Water Tyrant's appearance but also captures the essence of its natural habitat. The use of handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of 19th-century ornithological illustration.
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