Roodborstkwartelduiker
1827-1838
John James Audubon brings the Red Phalarope to life in this dynamic plate from his monumental 'The Birds of America.' Instead of the stiff, profile views common in scientific illustration of his time, he captures these shorebirds in mid-action—one soaring through the air with wings fully spread, another perched alertly on a rock, and a third interacting on the grassy coast. The text at the bottom reveals a fascinating biological detail, labeling the 'Adult Male,' 'Adult Female,' and 'Winter Plumage.' In a delightful twist of nature, the female (likely the vibrant orange bird on the rock) is actually the more colorful sex, a rare trait in the bird world that Audubon meticulously documented.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving
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- Paper
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