Grus grus, common crane
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Grus grus, common crane
Plate 19 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
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Birds Of Great Britain Common Crane Displaying Feeding Flock Gould Gruidae Gruiformes Grus John Gould Common Crane Eurasian Crane Grus Grus
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Plate 19 from John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, Volume 4 (1873) presents a stunning hand-coloured lithograph of the Common Crane (Grus grus), a majestic bird native to Eurasia. The image captures a flock of these grey-feathered birds in their natural habitat, displaying a range of behaviors. In the foreground, a crane is shown in an anatomically detailed depiction, with its long, slender legs and distinctive red crown. The bird is in the process of feeding, bending its head to the ground to probe for food with its beak. Nearby, other cranes are seen in various poses, some in flight with their long necks arched gracefully behind them, while others stand in groups, their wings spread wide in display. The background of the illustration is filled with a lush, green landscape, dotted with trees and shrubs. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the intricate details of the cranes' feathers and adding depth to the image. John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain was a groundbreaking work in ornithology, featuring meticulously detailed illustrations of over 700 species of birds found in Britain and its waters. This plate, in particular, showcases the beauty and grace of the Common Crane, providing a window into the natural world of the 19th century.
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