Oriental Turtle-Dove
~ 1828
About this artwork
A finely detailed chromolithograph depicting an Oriental Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) perched on a branch, illustrating the species with scientific accuracy. This plate likely originates from a 19th-century ornithological publication.
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The Oriental Turtle-Dove is a widespread species across Asia, known for its distinctive cooing call. During the 19th century, scientific illustrators like August Börzel played a crucial role in documenting the world's biodiversity, often traveling extensively or working from specimens to create these accurate and beautiful plates that served as essential references for naturalists and the public alike.
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Oriental Turtle-Dove
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
