The Himalayan rubythroat Calliope pectoralis a4
by Historic Illustrations
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The Himalayan rubythroat Calliope pectoralis a4
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Historic Illustrations
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Drawing - Engravings
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The Himalayan rubythroat (Calliope pectoralis) is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is closely related to the Siberian rubythroat which however lacks the distinctive white tail-tips and white tail bases. It was also previously considered conspecific with the Chinese rubythroat, together called the white-tailed rubythroat. It is found along the Himalayan ranges from Afghanistan to Myanmar. Three subspecies are recognized across its wide range Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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April 2nd, 2022
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