American Flamingo

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American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber).

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Artist

Name:
Unknown

Illustration

Subject:
Animals
Technique:
Wood Engraving
Format:
Portrait (taller)

Book

Title:
Nouveau dictionnaire encyclopédique universel illustré
Author:
Trousset, Jules (under the direction of)
Publisher:
Paris: La Librairie Illustrée, 1885-1891
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Description:

Flamingos are large gregarious wading birds in the genus Phoenicopterus and family Phoenicopteridae. The flamingo’s pink color is due to its diet and the carotene it contains.

The caption reads in the original French: Flamant commun (Phœnicopterus ruber).

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