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Red-vented bulbul and white-spectacled bulbul
Red-vented bulbul, Pycnonotus cafer, and sooty-headed bulbul, Pycnonotus aurigaster. (Yellow-vented flycatcher and red-vented warbler, Muscicapa haemorrhosa species.) After an illustration by Pieter de Bevere supplied by Governor Joan Gideon Loten. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Peter Brown from his New Illustrations of Zoology, B. White, London, 1776
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Bevere Bulbul Flycatcher Gideon Governor Illustrations Joan Loten Muscicapa Ornithology Peter Pieter Pycnonotus Warbler Cafer Red Vented
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, produced by English engraver Peter Brown for Governor Joan Gideon Loten's "New Illustrations of Zoology" in 1776, showcases a charming encounter between three distinct bird species: the Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer), the Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster), and the Yellow-vented Flycatcher and Red-vented Warbler (Muscicapa haemorrhosa). The Red-vented Bulbul, with its vibrant red underbelly, is a common resident of southern Asia, while the Sooty-headed Bulbul, with its distinctive white spectacles, is native to eastern Africa. Both bulbuls are depicted perched on branches, their curious expressions hinting at their intelligent nature. The Yellow-vented Flycatcher and Red-vented Warbler, displayed below, are intriguing additions to this scene. These small, colorful birds are closely related, with the Red-vented Warbler being the more widespread species. The Yellow-vented Flycatcher is endemic to the Philippines, making it a rare and exotic sight for European audiences of the time. This exquisite artwork, originally created by Flemish artist Pieter de Bevere, was a testament to the meticulous detail and care that went into documenting the natural world during the Age of Discovery. The intricate engraving process, which involved transferring the artist's design onto a copper plate and then etching it with acid, resulted in a stunningly detailed and lifelike representation of these beautiful birds. Today, this image serves as a reminder of the rich history of ornithological exploration and the enduring allure of the natural world.
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