‘Chinese jacana’
Date
1787
Creator
John Latham (1740 - 1837, British) , Naturalist
Object type
Library reference
48050
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 190mm
width (print): 244mm
width (print): 244mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Ornithological study of the Pheasant-tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) a water-bird native to Asia. The specimen is shown on land, but with water behind.
Plate 117 from the Supplement to the general synopsis of birds, by John Latham (London, Leigh & Sotheby, 1787). The plate is inscribed above ‘Pl. CXVII’; and below ‘Chinese Jacana.’
In the associated description, the author states: ‘Inhabits India, where it is called Vuppi-pi. From the drawings of Lady Impey…’
John Latham (1740-1837) British surgeon and naturalist, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1775.
Plate 117 from the Supplement to the general synopsis of birds, by John Latham (London, Leigh & Sotheby, 1787). The plate is inscribed above ‘Pl. CXVII’; and below ‘Chinese Jacana.’
In the associated description, the author states: ‘Inhabits India, where it is called Vuppi-pi. From the drawings of Lady Impey…’
John Latham (1740-1837) British surgeon and naturalist, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1775.
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