Editing Bright Copper

[[Image:brightcopper.jpg|thumb|300px|Bright Copper, by Mooir]]
[[Image:BrightCopper byKalia.png|thumb|300px|Bright Copper, by Kalia]]
[[Image:brightcopperfull.jpg|thumb|300px|Bright Copper, by Mooir]]
[[Image:Bright Copper cj.jpg|thumb|300px|Bright Copper, by Drummergirl375]]

{{DragonBreeds|name=Bright Copper|loyalty=British|physical=|abilities=Disproportionately large air sac|members=}}

== Species Notes ==
According to Sir [[Edward Howe]], this breed was crossed with the Spanish [[Cauchador Real]] to create the [[Regal Copper]]. The cross was suggested by Roger Bacon. 

The Bright Copper is notable for it's disproportionately large air sacs--a trait that was successfully bred into the much larger [[Regal Copper]] and has allowed the latter to fly efficiently despite it's weight.

==Origin Of Name?==
"Bright Copper" is also the common name of the Australian butterfly ''Paralucia aurifer'', first described in 1848. Each wing has an upper pattern of a bright orange triangular center surrounded by wide dark brown margins; the undersides are duller brown with irregular black speckles.

It is possible that in Temeraire's world, the butterfly was named for a resemblance to the British dragon. Conversely, Novik may have named the dragon for the butterfly.

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