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Serinus serinus, European serin
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Serinus serinus, European serin
Plate 38 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Birds Of Great Britain Canary Cone Conifer Coniferae Coniferophyta Coniferous Fringillidae Gould Gymnosperm John Gould Larch Larix European Serin
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Plate 38 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 3 (1873) features a stunning hand-coloured lithograph of the European Serin, or Serinus serinus. This beautiful bird, a member of the Fringillidae family, is depicted perched gracefully on a conifer branch, surrounded by the vibrant greens and browns of the coniferous foliage. The European Serin is a small, brown and green bird with a distinctive yellow patch on its forehead and a short, pointed beak. It is a resident breeder in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is often found in coniferous forests and open woodlands. This illustration captures the bird in its natural habitat, basking in the daytime sunlight that filters through the canopy of coniferous trees. The conifer depicted in the background is most likely a Larch (Larix), a common coniferous tree in Europe. Conifers, or Coniferophyta, are gymnosperms, meaning they produce seeds without flowers. They are an essential part of many ecosystems and provide food and shelter for a variety of bird species, including the European Serin. John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain is a seminal work in the field of ornithology, featuring over 300 hand-coloured plates that showcase the diverse birdlife of Great Britain and its surrounding waters. This plate, in particular, showcases the European Serin in exquisite detail, providing a window into the natural history of the past. The intricate hand-colouring adds depth and texture to the illustration, making it a true work of art as well as a valuable scientific record.
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