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American woodcock, Scolopax minor
American woodcock, Scolopax minor. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A. Wagenseller, Philadelphia, 1881
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Carolinensis Catbird Edwin Eggs Gentry Gray Minor Minus Nest Nesting Nests Ornithology Pair Scolopax Sheppard Wagenseller Woodcock Dumetella
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the American Woodcock, Scolopax minor, a fascinating and elusive bird native to North America. The image, created by the skilled hand of Edwin Sheppard and published in Thomas George Gentry's Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States in 1881, showcases the intricate details of this enigmatic species. The American Woodcock is a small, ground-dwelling bird with distinctive grayish-brown plumage, a long, downward-pointing bill, and a distinctive "peenting" call. This image captures both the male and female woodcock in their nesting habitat. The male, with his distinctive coloration and long, decurved bill, is shown on the left, while the more subtly colored female is depicted on the right, sitting on a nest filled with speckled eggs. The American Woodcock is often compared to the Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis, due to their similar size and general appearance, but the two species are distinct. The Woodcock is a member of the sandpiper family, while the Catbird is a true flycatcher. This beautiful chromolithograph is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of ornithological illustration during the late 19th century. It provides a glimpse into the natural history of the American Woodcock and offers a glimpse into the past, when naturalists and artists worked together to document and preserve the natural world for future generations.
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