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Elegant engraving of a guinea fowl and a Mituporanga, with rich textures and natural posture.
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This hand-colored engraving by Pierre Antoine Prêtre features a detailed depiction of two birds: the Guinea Fowl (*Numida meleagris*) and the Mituporanga (*Aramus guarauna*). The composition captures the distinctive feather pattern of the guinea fowl and the elongated limbs and posture of the Mituporanga.
Original engraving from c.1835
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