Children's Warbler (Plate 35)
1828
About this artwork
This ornithological illustration depicts a Children's Warbler (Silvia Childreni), later identified as an immature or female Kentucky Warbler, perched on a branch of a Spanish Coffee plant. It is part of Audubon's iconic 'The Birds of America' series, meticulously drawn and etched.
Did you know?
John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a pioneering French-American ornithologist and artist, whose 'The Birds of America' is a landmark achievement in natural history. Curiously, the 'Children's Warbler' featured in this plate was a species Audubon mistakenly identified as unique; it was later determined to be an immature or female Kentucky Warbler, showcasing the evolving nature of scientific classification even among the most revered naturalists.
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Children's Warbler (Plate 35)
John James Audubon, 1828
