Blue Bird (Plate CXIII)
1831
About this artwork
This hand-colored engraving, Plate CXIII from John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America,' depicts adult bluebirds caring for their young. One adult male is shown in flight, while two other adults are perched on a berry-laden branch, with one feeding a worm to a juvenile bird.
Did you know?
John James Audubon's monumental 'The Birds of America' is celebrated for its stunning, life-sized depictions of North American avian species. To create these detailed works, Audubon often hunted specimens himself, meticulously drawing them from nature. This particular plate, capturing the intimate act of bluebirds feeding their young, exemplifies Audubon's dedication to both scientific accuracy and the dramatic portrayal of wildlife.
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Blue Bird (Plate CXIII)
John James Audubon, 1831
