Rice Bunting (Bobolink)
1829
About this artwork
This is Plate 54 from John James Audubon's seminal work, 'The Birds of America', engraved by Robert Havell Jr. It illustrates two Rice Buntings (now commonly known as Bobolinks), a male and a female, perched on a branch of a Red Maple (Acer rubrum).
Did you know?
John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America' is considered one of the most ambitious ornithological works ever undertaken. To create it, Audubon embarked on extensive travels across North America, often living in the wilderness for months to observe and collect specimens. The Rice Bunting, or Bobolink, depicted here, is known for its distinctive song and remarkable migratory journeys.
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Rice Bunting (Bobolink)
John James Audubon, 1829
