Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) on a Cross Vine
1831
About this artwork
This is a hand-colored engraving by John James Audubon, featuring a male and female Downy Woodpecker perched on a branch of Cross Vine (Bignonia capreolata). It is plate CXII from his monumental work, "The Birds of America".
Did you know?
John James Audubon, a pioneering American ornithologist and artist, dedicated his life to documenting North American birds. His magnum opus, "The Birds of America," remains one of the most celebrated and comprehensive ornithological works ever produced, renowned for its life-size and scientifically accurate depictions. The Downy Woodpecker, featured in this plate, is the smallest and most common woodpecker in North America, recognized for its adaptability and distinctive drumming calls.
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Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) on a Cross Vine
John James Audubon, 1831
