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Bar-tailed godwit (male), Limosa lapponica
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Bar-tailed godwit (male), Limosa lapponica
Bar-tailed godwit (male), Limosa lapponica.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819
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1794 1819 Donovan Drawn Engraved Godwit Limosa Bar Tailed Lapponica
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate print showcases the striking features of a male Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica), a wading bird native to the northern hemisphere's coastal mudflats and estuaries. The intricate detail of this artwork, drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist Edward Donovan for his Natural History of British Birds (published in London between 1794 and 1819), highlights the bird's long, downcurved beak, which is perfectly adapted for probing the mud for food. The male Bar-tailed Godwit is distinguished by its long, black and white striped legs, a long, pointed, dark bill, and a chestnut-brown back and wings, contrasting with its white underparts. Donovan's meticulous attention to detail brings out the textures of the bird's feathers, creating a lifelike representation that transports us back in time to the natural world of over two centuries ago. This print is not only a testament to Donovan's artistic skill, but also to his dedication to documenting the natural history of British birds, providing us with a valuable record of the species for generations to come.
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