Spizella arborea, American tree sparrow
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Spizella arborea, American tree sparrow
Plate 188 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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American Sparrow Aquatint Audubon Barberry Berberis Berry Birds Of America Emberizidae Eudicot Eudicotinae Pair Passeriformes Passerine American Tree Sparrow Angiospermae Berberidaceae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunningly intricate and beautifully hand-colored plate, Plate 188 from John James Audubon's iconic work "Birds of America," showcases the American Tree Sparrow (Spizella arborea). Audubon's masterpiece, created between 1831 and 1834, represents the American sparrow in its natural habitat, perched on a barberry branch laden with ripe berries. The American Tree Sparrow is a small, plump bird belonging to the Passeridae family, with a distinctive brown stripe over its eye and a yellow lores. The American Tree Sparrow is an Eudicot, a type of flowering plant that forms part of the Angiospermae, Magnoliophyta, and Eudicotyledons. The plant family to which the barberry belongs is Berberidaceae. The tree sparrow is shown in the act of picking berries from the branch, highlighting the importance of these fruits in the bird's diet. The plate was engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell & Son in London. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving and hand-coloring processes is evident in the lifelike representation of the American Tree Sparrow and its surroundings. The intricate patterns on the bird's feathers, the texture of the barberry leaves, and the realistic portrayal of the ripe berries all contribute to the overall beauty and accuracy of this exquisite illustration. The American Tree Sparrow is a common bird found in North America, particularly in open habitats with scattered shrubs and trees. Its presence in Audubon's "Birds of America" not only serves as a testament to the bird's natural history but also as a reminder of the remarkable artistic and scientific achievements of the 19th century.
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