Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes Migratoria), Plate 62
1829
About this artwork
This hand-colored engraving depicts two Passenger Pigeons perched on a tree branch, likely feeding each other. It is Plate 62 from John James Audubon's monumental work, 'The Birds of America', originally published as double elephant folio prints.
Did you know?
John James Audubon, a self-taught artist and naturalist, spent decades exploring North America to document its avian wildlife, leading to his iconic 'Birds of America'. Tragically, the Passenger Pigeon, once numbering in the billions and depicted here with such lifelike detail, became extinct less than a century after this plate was published, a stark reminder of human impact on nature.
On your wall. Unlock the 4K download and keep this piece in your Vault — forever.
Know the artwork. Knowing its title and artist turns a beautiful image into a story worth sharing — with a museum label:
Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes Migratoria), Plate 62
John James Audubon, 1829
