Superb bird-of-paradise, Lophorina superba
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Superb bird-of-paradise, Lophorina superba
Superb bird-of-paradise, Lophorina superba.. Copied from Jacques Barrabands illustration for Francois Levaillants Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de paradis, 1801. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812
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Francois Frederick Histoire Jacques Miscellany Naturalist Naturelle Nodder Oiseaux Paradis Paradise Polydore Shaw Superb Superba Barraband Levaillant
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the vibrant plumage of the Superb Bird-of-Paradise, Lophorina superba. The image is based on a Jacques Barraband illustration, originally published in Francois Levaillant's Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de paradis in 1801. Barraband, a skilled artist, expertly captured the intricate details of this magnificent bird's feathers, which shimmer with iridescent hues of green, blue, and purple. The Superb Bird-of-Paradise is native to New Guinea and certain islands in the Bismarck Archipelago. Males are renowned for their elaborate courtship displays, which involve raising their long, wire-like tail feathers into a fan and shaking them in front of the female. This behavior is not depicted in the engraving, but the detail and precision of the image allow the viewer to imagine the bird in its natural habitat. This engraving was later reproduced in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1812. Nodder, a prominent naturalist, added descriptive text to the image, providing valuable information about the bird's physical characteristics and behavior. The combination of Barraband's artistry and Nodder's knowledge made this engraving a significant contribution to the scientific record of the Superb Bird-of-Paradise. Today, the Superb Bird-of-Paradise remains a popular subject for birdwatchers and natural history enthusiasts. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting the natural world and preserving its wonders for future generations.
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