Sonnerat's Jungle Fowl Gallus sonnerati

by John Gould

$1,750 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books · No longer available

A fine image from John Gould's magnificent folio work 'The Birds of Asia' showing Sonnerat's Jungle Fowl, which is named after Pierre Sonnerat, the 18th-century French naturalist and explorer, who made significant contributions to the study of Indian flora and fauna during his travels across the Indian subcontinent. His extensive work led to the discovery and naming of several species, which stands as a testament to his deep connection with the region's biodiversity. 'This is

Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.