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Ardea alba, great egret
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Ardea alba, great egret
Plate 386 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Amphibia Amphibian Anura Aquatint Ardea Ardeidae Audubon Beak Birds Of America Diapsid Diapsida Egret Hole Horned Ardea Alba Casmerodius Casmerodius Albus Great Egret
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Plate 386 from John James Audubon's seminal work, "Birds of America," features the majestic Great Egret (Ardea alba), depicted in meticulous detail in this hand-coloured aquatint print. The Great Egret, also known as the Great White Heron, is a large wading bird belonging to the Ardeidae family, order Pelecaniformes, and class Aves. This elegant bird is shown standing gracefully on a hill, its long, slender legs submerged in water, as it hunts for amphibians, primarily anurans, in the shallow waters. The Great Egret's distinctive plumage, with its white feathers contrasting against its dark beak and yellow feet, is beautifully rendered in the print. The bird's beak, a versatile tool for both catching prey and manipulating food, is open wide, revealing its sharp, hooked tip. The Great Egret's distinctive, upward-curving, horn-like casque, located above its beak, is also clearly visible. This exquisite illustration, engraved, printed, and hand-coloured by R. Havell (& Son) in London, showcases the Great Egret in its natural habitat during daytime hours. The diapsid reptile, which is the evolutionary group to which birds belong, is captured in its full splendor, a testament to Audubon's unwavering dedication to documenting the natural world. The Great Egret, with its regal appearance and poised demeanor, remains an enduring symbol of grace and beauty in the natural world.
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