Chipping Sparrow
1830
About this artwork
This hand-colored print, titled 'Chipping Sparrow' and identified as Plate CIV, features a detailed depiction of a Chipping Sparrow perched on a branch of a Black Locust tree, known botanically as Robinia Pseudacacia. It is part of John James Audubon's monumental work, 'The Birds of America'.
Did you know?
John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America' is considered one of the most significant ornithological works in history, remarkable for its life-sized and detailed illustrations. The Chipping Sparrow, a common North American bird, is known for its distinct trilling song, often described as a series of dry chips. The Black Locust, a tree native to the southeastern United States, is recognizable by its fragrant white flowers and thorny branches.
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Chipping Sparrow
John James Audubon, 1830
