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Great-Billed Parrot, Tanygnathus Megalorynchos Mouse Mat

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  • Dimensions: 23.49 cm (9.25") l x 19.68 cm (7.75")w
  • High quality, full-colour printing
  • Durable and dust and stain resistant cloth cover
  • Non-slip rubber backing
  • Designer Tip: To ensure the highest quality print, please note that this product’s customizable design area measures 23.49 cm (9.25") x 19.68 cm (7.75")

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Great-Billed Parrot, Tanygnathus Megalorynchos Mouse Mat

Great-Billed Parrot, Tanygnathus Megalorynchos Mouse Mat

This vintage natural history illustration features the Great-billed Parrot (Tanygnathus megalorynchos), traditionally titled in French as "Le Perroquet à bec couleur de sang" (The Blood-coloured Beak Parrot). The artwork is a masterpiece by the renowned French zoological artist Jacques Barraband, created for François Levaillant’s seminal 19th-century work, Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets. The plate showcases the bird in a classic profile view, perched upon a textured, weathered branch, highlighting the meticulous detail and scientific accuracy characteristic of the era's ornithological studies. The most striking feature of the Tanygnathus megalorynchos is its exceptionally large, bright red beak, which gives the species its name. In this illustration, the parrot displays a vibrant palette of forest green plumage across its head and underparts. Its wings are a complex tapestry of colours, featuring deep cobalt blue primary feathers and unique yellow-edged wing coverts that create a scalloped, golden appearance. The long, tapered tail is rendered in various shades of olive and turquoise, capturing the iridescent quality of the parrot's feathers under natural light. Native to the tropical forests and coastal mangroves of Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia and the Philippines, the Great-billed Parrot is a symbol of biodiversity in the Wallacea region. These birds are known for their shy demeanour and nocturnal tendencies compared to other parrot species. Historically, Barraband’s illustrations played a vital role in documenting these exotic species for European audiences. Today, this image remains a sought-after piece of botanical art, blending historical scientific enquiry with the timeless aesthetic of fine art engraving.

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Great highquality product! nice material and good size. Printing shows my photo perfectly, the colours are just fine and because of so nice printed, the mousepad is nice to watch.
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By Anonymous7 January 2026Verified Purchase
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Love it. Second time I am ordering this item with updated pics. Makes a wonderful gift for someone using a mousepad all the time. .
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By scott a.11 August 2023Verified Purchase
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Seems to be made of good quality rubber, it is thicker than my current one, which really shows that they have taken their time to get quality materials. So far so good , i am very pleased. The product is very vibrant and exactly as it shows on the website!

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Product ID: 256640430337342038
Created on 12/09/2023, 3:31
Rating: G