Blue winged teal nest on the ground in prairies, coastal meadows, and other open areas. Customize your audubon print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. In contrast to its overall status in the prairie pothole region, the bluewinged teal population in minnesota is not faring well. First edition octavo print gallery original audubon prints. The original birds of america is the most expensive printed book in the world and a truly. Seemingly a warmweather duck, the bluewinged teal is largely absent from most of north america in the cold months, and winters more extensively in south america than any of our other dabblers. The hen has a dark eye line, mottled brown body and duller pale blue shoulder patch.
For fastest customer service, please call tollfree877 7628034 and for canadian customers call tollfree 866 3757257. Bluewinged teal can be observed on calm bodies of water from marshes to small lakes. Greenwinged teal, anas crecca, are the smallest of the dabbling ducks about the size of a pigeon. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. Is it not strange, reader, that birds which are known to be abundant on the saskatchewan river during the breeding season, and. Duck art print by john james audubon american green winged teal. The bluewinged teal lays from 6 to 15 eggs, but the numbers most commonly found in full sets are 10, 11, and 12. This image was engraved, colored, and printed in 1836 by london engraver robert havell. Blue winged teal populations have been harmed by pesticides such as dieldrin and by eating or being trapped in plastic trash. In october 1971, employing the most faithful printing method available, the. A white vertical band separates the chest from the gray back and. Following the success of his large folio, audubon offered his birds in a miniature or royal octavo edition which was lithographed and handcolored in philadelphia, pennsylvania during 184044 by j.
Blue winged teal, although not rare, are protected under the migratory bird act. The wings have a green speculum and a pale blue shoulder patch visible in flight. Bluewinged teal duck print, waterfowl, hunters gift, home. Audubon centennial edition it is with pleasure i introduce the new audubon centennial edition of john james audubon s the birds of america 18261838. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Missing prints blue winged teal, louisiana heron and belted kingfisher. Blue winged teal are early migrants, so theyre gone from much of the u. Bluewinged teal range map, all about birds, cornell lab. First edition octavo print gallery original audubon octavo prints. Price guide havell edition by ron flynn audubon print prices. Bluewinged teal life history, all about birds, cornell. The blue winged teal is easily kept in captivity, and soon becomes very docile. Audubon octavo print bluewinged teal plate 393, 2nd.
Audubon galleries is the worlds leading dealer in art by john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats, as well as his books and even original artwork. None of these qualifies as a species eligible for the list, but they are included as significant and often. These fine audubon lithographs come from birds of america, the royal octavo edition 18401844. In contrast to its overall status in the prairie pothole region, the blue winged teal population in minnesota is not faring well.
Audubon centennial edition it is with pleasure i introduce the new audubon centennial edition of john james audubons the birds of america 18261838. Original audubon print of the blue winged teal from the royal octavo 2nd edition of birds of america, published in 1856. The females are greybrown and mottled, have darker. In regards to providing a valuation for audubon prints, i publish numerous free informative related articles about audubon prints here on this website, and i sell various products dealing with the market value of all original audubon print editions at my price guides for individual audubon editions, are extremely well.
These are all authentic first edition prints completed under the direct supervision of john james audubon himself. August bird of the month bluewinged teal from ben kolstads article in the julyaugust kite. The common teal, or eurasian greenwinged teal, a eurasian subspecies of the greenwinged teal, is recorded in small numbers in washington in most years, and sightings have become more common, especially in. A small dabbling duck, a bluewinged teal is dwarfed by a mallard and only a touch larger than a greenwinged teal. These prints are originals, and audubon issued the prints in a series by species. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this the bluewinged teal study guide and get instant access to the following summary. Teal are small ducks, fast in flight, flocks twisting and turning in unison. Duck art print by john james audubon american green winged. The male has a grayish blue head with a crescent shaped white mark near its bill. F rom george docks audubon folio published in 1964. Havell in 1830s, reproduced prints in 1950s from the collection of norwestern mutual life insurance company. Price guide havell edition audubon print prices, audubon. Unfollow audubon print, blue winged teal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bluewinged teal, although not rare, are protected under the migratory bird act.
A john james audubon offset lithograph titled bluewinged teal. One of the smaller members of the dabbling duck group, it occurs in north america, where it breeds from southern alaska to nova scotia, and south to northern texas. Buy paper john james audubon birds art prints and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Bluewinged teal populations have been harmed by pesticides such as dieldrin and by eating or being trapped in plastic trash. Audubon offset lithograph bluewinged teal 1836 ebth. No part of this book may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by. Currently, the blue winged teal is the secondmostabundant duck species in north america, following the mallard, which outnumbers the blue winged teal by nearly 3 million birds zimpfer et al. Velvet duck black or surf duck american scoter duck king duck eider duck golden eye duck western duck buffelheaded duck harlequin duck longtailed duck buffbreasted.
Blue winged teal, anas discors, are among the smallest of the dabbling ducks. Bluewinged teal are long distant migrants, summering as far north as the canadian tundra and wintering mainly in central and south america. They are exact facsimiles of audubons original hand colored engravings showcasing his amazing talent and the timeless beauty of his. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare book and. The view of west pond from the meadow near the parking area is one of the nicest views on the property, so i set up to paint a landscape.
Each print should measure about 7 x 1012 to 11 after removal from its original book volume, and should have what is called a binding edge along one side, with tiny holes or slits as evidence of the print having been stitched into a book, and evidence of a narrow glue strip where a tissue guard was glued on to protect the image. In this state it feeds freely on coarse corn meal, and i have no doubt that it could readily be domesticated, in which case, so tender and savoury is its flesh that it would quickly put the merits of. Still, hunters shoot 200,000 to upwards of 500,000 blue winged teal per year this hunting pressure is carefully managed to maintain population goals. The nest is a shallow depression with some grass or weeds, lined with down and usually well concealed by vegetation. The blue winged teal spatula discors is a species of bird in the duck, goose, and swan family anatidae. It is out of print but can sometimes be found in used book stores. This facsimile edition has been created in tribute to the 100 year celebration of the national audubon society. It winters along the pacific and atlantic coasts and south into the caribbean islands and central america. In this state it feeds freely on coarse corn meal, and i have no doubt that it could readily be domesticated, in which case, so tender and savoury is its flesh that it would quickly put the merits of the widely celebrated canvassbacked duck in the shade. Very many of the original audubons remain in their original bound book volume form.
Small groups of bluewings often are seen standing on stumps or rocks at the waters edge. Green winged teal, anas crecca, are the smallest of the dabbling ducks about the size of a pigeon. American greenwinged teal art print by john james audubon. Every now and then the bird preens or flaps, and i get a glimpse of that lovely powder blue patch on the shoulder. Latest sightings of bluewinged teal the latest sighting details and map for bluewinged teal are only available to our birdguides ultimate or our birdguides pro. The bluewinged teal spatula discors is a species of bird in the duck, goose, and swan family anatidae. Blue winged teal limit foraging to aquatic areas where the majority of their diet is plant matter, particularly seeds. Buy audubon posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. A description of various audubon editions and how to identify them. Audubon bird print blue winged teal anas discors male female vintage bird print 14 18 x 17 18.
I have already discussed the various factors affecting the valueprice of havell prints. Bluewinged teal introduction birds of north america. Breeding males are brownbodied with dark speckling on the breast, slaty blue head with a white crescent behind the bill, and a small white flank patch in. The bluewinged teal is easily kept in captivity, and soon becomes very docile.
Audubon print identification due to a large number of questions regarding the identification of audubon prints, i thought that it might help my viewers to go through a check list to determine if their prints could be one of the more valuable editions that are out there. Blue winged teal are long distant migrants, summering as far north as the canadian tundra and wintering mainly in central and south america. Bluewinged teal john james audubons birds of america. Shop for audubon art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. They are among the latest ducks to migrate northward in spring, and one of the first to migrate southward in fall. Small groups of blue wings often are seen standing on stumps or rocks at the waters edge. The price guide below consists of one large table that provides specific price information for each of the 435 different havell edition prints listed in order by plate number. The white paper is somewhat stiff, like a card stock. Pairs and small groups of this tiny dabbling duck inhabit shallow ponds and wetlands across much of north america. See more ideas about audubon prints, birds of america and john james audubon. This is a price guide for the audubon havell edition, and is not a price list. Teal are hunted throughout much of their range, although hunting is generally regulated. In 1990 the population was estimated at over 3,000,000 birds. These picture books had illustrations of the original audubon prints, but were produced by modern color offset lithography.
Only during the period just before and during egglaying do adult females consume large amounts of aquatic invertebrates, mainly insect larva and snails, to meet the heightened protein requirements for egg production. The female blue winged teal is mottled brown with a white patch near its bill. Each audubon art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. In the old world the northern shoveler anas clypeata has a similar distance of up to about 11,000 km 6,800 miles. Therefore, they take off early on spring and fall migration, leaving their breeding grounds in the united states and canada well before other species in the fall. Please click on the thumbnail for more information and to view selected images and a price list. Audubon octavo prints for sale price list this page is a complete price list for both first and later octavo editions of audubons birds of america. This is an original 1964 print from that publication, not to be confused with the modern reprinted. Bluewinged teal introduction birds of north america online. Bluewinged teal are long distance migrants, with some birds heading all the way to south america for the winter. The drake has a very prominent white facial crest between the bill and eye, a brown spotted breast and flanks, a pale blue shoulder patch and a black rear end.
The common teal, or eurasian green winged teal, a eurasian subspecies of the green winged teal, is recorded in small numbers in washington in most years, and sightings have become more common, especially in the late winter and early spring. Blue winged teal are long distance migrants, with some birds heading all the way to south america for the winter. Audubon print snowy owl ny historical society 199316x24 free ship audubon print. Blue winged teal can be observed on calm bodies of water from marshes to small lakes.
The audubon folio with 27 prints and text with folder 1st. Nests are usually near water, but may be several hundred yards away. The print is framed in dark stained wood accented with gold gilt, under glass and double matted in dark blue with an accent of light blue. The drake has a brownish head with a dark green patch extending back from the eyes. A small dabbling duck, a blue winged teal is dwarfed by a mallard and only a touch larger than a green winged teal. Bluewinged teal limit foraging to aquatic areas where the majority of their diet is plant matter, particularly seeds. These are all authentic second edition prints produced by j. Anas discors, the bluewinged teal, is only considered large when next to his cousin a. Seemingly a warmweather duck, the blue winged teal is largely absent from most of north america in the cold months, and winters more extensively in south america than any of our other dabblers. Click on the price of the edition of interest to go to the picture gallery to view the print. American green winged teal blue winged teal shoveller duck canvass back duck red headed duck scaup duck ringnecked duck ruddy duck pied duck the pied duck is now extinct. The paper size for these prints is approximately 6. Learn how to identify antique audubon prints rareprints. The blue winged teal rarely upends like other ducks, instead it feeds mostly by dabbing on the surface and dipping its head in shallow waters.
All audubon posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this the blue winged teal study guide and get instant access to the following summary. This small dabbling duck has a purplegray head and a distinct white crescent on the face. Audubon book gallery audubon fascicle gallery site map. Bluewinged teal life history, all about birds, cornell lab. It has a light brown, speckled body, and a black tail. Audubon 17851851 worked with havell between 18271839.
Bluewinged teal nest on the ground in prairies, coastal meadows, and other open areas. Male greenwinged teal have black bills, redbrown heads with a thick green band stretching from the eyes to the nape of the neck, white bands on the shoulders, lighter tan speckled breasts, thick, darkgreen bands on the lower parts of the wings, and thinner white bands bordering the green on the top and bottom. Biokids kids inquiry of diverse species, anas discors. Currently, the bluewinged teal is the secondmostabundant duck species in north america, following the mallard, which outnumbers the bluewinged teal by nearly 3 million birds zimpfer et al. The down in the bluewinged teals nest is larger and lighter colored than in that of the greenwinged teal. Bluewinged teal range map, all about birds, cornell lab of. Customize your audubon poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. American greenwinged teal bluewinged teal shoveller duck canvass back duck red headed duck scaup duck ringnecked duck ruddy duck pied duck the pied duck is now extinct. This means that the male and female differ in their coloration.
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