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Sun Parakeet Male, Aratinga Solstitialis T-Shirt
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Sun Parakeet Male, Aratinga Solstitialis T-Shirt
This illustration presents a brilliantly coloured male Sun Parakeet, rendered in a classic natural history style reminiscent of early ornithological works. The bird is shown perched on a textured branch, its posture calm yet alert. Its plumage radiates with intense hues—fiery orange across the face and chest, blending into golden yellow along the body, and contrasted by deep green and blue flight feathers. The composition and fine detailing reflect the influence of Jacques Barraband, whose work in documenting exotic birds combined scientific precision with artistic elegance. The inscription “Perruche Ara, Guarouba mâle” further ties the image to historical European interpretations of South American parrots.
The male Sun Parakeet, scientifically known as Aratinga solstitialis, is native to northeastern South America, particularly in regions of Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname. Despite the historical label Guarouba, the species belongs to the Aratinga genus and is admired for its vibrant coloration and expressive behaviour. These parrots inhabit tropical savannas, dry forests, and coastal areas, where their bright feathers blend with sunlit vegetation. Highly social by nature, they travel in small flocks and communicate through sharp, distinctive calls that echo through their environment.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this artwork highlights the ecological and conservation significance of the Sun Parakeet. The species is currently considered endangered due to habitat destruction and capture for the pet trade. Barraband’s detailed approach not only immortalises the bird’s physical beauty but also underscores the importance of preserving such species for future generations. Today, the Sun Parakeet remains an iconic symbol of tropical biodiversity, celebrated both in historical illustrations and modern conservation efforts.
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It's exactly what I've expected it to be being it regarding printing or quality of material itself. True white color is what I wanted and is sometimes hard to get but it's as wanted and expected. Quality print in as "alive" colors as one could expect them to be is what I wanted and got it. Even customisation I did was prefectly matchet with what already existed on origina tee design.
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5 out of 5 stars ratingBy e.9 November 2022 • Verified Purchase
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the tshirt is really nice quality and the image is exactly as it looked on the model ! customisation was really simple too :3 i selected 9-18 days untracked shipping but it came in 2 days, im so happy with the service and the product :3. the colours on the tshirt are all the same as the photo i chose, theres no cracking or gaps on the shirt either c:
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Product ID: 256061617760282906
Created on 13/09/2023, 0:15
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