Cedar Bird (Cedar Waxwing)
1828
About this artwork
This ornithological illustration, Plate 43 from John James Audubon's "The Birds of America," features two Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla carolinensis) perched on a Juniper branch. The work was drawn by Audubon and engraved by Robert Havell Jr.
Did you know?
John James Audubon's monumental "The Birds of America" is celebrated for its ambitious scope and detailed, life-sized depictions of North American birds. The Cedar Waxwing, a sleek, fruit-eating songbird, is aptly named for its fondness for cedar berries, as depicted here. Audubon's work not only advanced scientific understanding of avian species but also remains a masterpiece of natural history art, blending meticulous observation with artistic skill.
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Cedar Bird (Cedar Waxwing)
John James Audubon, 1828
