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Nests of the streaked fantail warbler and reed warbler
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Nests of the streaked fantail warbler and reed warbler
Nests of the streaked fantail warbler, Cisticola juncidis, and reed warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Acrocephalus Adolph Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Fantail Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Naturelle Nests Ornithology Pittoresque Reed Streaked Warbler Cisticola Scirpaceus
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Nests of the Streaked Fantail Warbler and Reed Warbler
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is a captivating handcoloured steel engraving from the "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) by Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville, published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. This exquisite print showcases the intricately detailed nests of two distinct warbler species: the Streaked Fantail Warbler (Cisticola juncidis) and the Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus). The Streaked Fantail Warbler's nest is depicted at the left side of the image, suspended from a thin branch in a reed bed. The nest is a delicate cup made of grasses and plant fibres, meticulously woven together to create a protective cradle for the young. The Streaked Fantail Warbler is a small, agile bird with distinctive white underparts, a long, fan-like tail, and a streaked back. On the right side of the print, the Reed Warbler's nest is nestled among the dense foliage of reeds. This nest is a compact, domed structure, skillfully constructed from wet mud and plant materials. The Reed Warbler is a medium-sized warbler with a brown back, a yellowish-green belly, and a distinctive black mask. Adolph Fries, a skilled illustrator, meticulously captured the unique features of these nests, providing an accurate and detailed record of their structures. The handcolouring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the print, enhancing the viewer's appreciation for the intricacies of these avian homes. This print is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the artistry and scientific precision of the time.
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