Cliff Swallows (Hirundo Fulva)
1829
About this artwork
This is an ornithological illustration from John James Audubon's "The Birds of America," depicting two adult cliff swallows (Hirundo Fulva) with their distinctive mud nests on a rocky surface. One young bird is visible inside a nest, with eggs nearby. The print is plate 68 from the series.
Did you know?
John James Audubon's "The Birds of America" is an iconic work, celebrated for its detailed, life-sized illustrations of North American birds. To complete this monumental project, Audubon embarked on extensive expeditions across the continent, meticulously observing and documenting birds in their natural environments. The engravings, like this one of the cliff swallows, were then hand-colored, making each print a unique piece of art and scientific record.
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Cliff Swallows (Hirundo Fulva)
John James Audubon, 1829
