Greater bird of paradise, Paridisaea apoda
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Greater bird of paradise, Paridisaea apoda
Greater bird of paradise, Paridisaea apoda.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802) published by Harrison, London
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Greater Leverian Naturalist Paradise Pocket Apoda
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Greater Bird of Paradise, Paridisaea apoda, a fascinating and captivating avian species native to New Guinea and the surrounding islands in the Pacific. The Greater Bird of Paradise is renowned for its elaborate and vibrant plumage, which is displayed during mating rituals to attract females. This illustration is taken from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature, published by Harrison in London between 1798 and 1802. The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine was a popular and influential work in the field of natural history, featuring high-quality, handcolored engravings of various plants, animals, and minerals. The Greater Bird of Paradise was a subject of great interest to naturalists and collectors during this time, and this illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the engravers and colorists of the era. The bird is depicted perched on a branch, its iridescent plumage shimmering in the light, with its distinctive long, curved tail feathers spread out behind it. This illustration is particularly noteworthy as it comes from the Leverian Museum, a renowned natural history museum in London, which was a major center for the study and collection of natural history specimens during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Leverian Museum's collection included a significant number of bird of paradise specimens, many of which were illustrated in works such as The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine. Overall, this illustration is a stunning example of the high-quality natural history illustrations produced during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and a reminder of the fascination and wonder that natural history held for people during this period.
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