Roscoe's Yellow Throat
1827
About this artwork
This hand-colored engraving, Plate 25 from 'The Birds of America', depicts a Roscoe's Yellow Throat (now commonly known as Common Yellowthroat) perched on a branch of a swamp oak. It showcases Audubon's meticulous detail in illustrating North American avian species.
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John James Audubon's monumental 'The Birds of America' is renowned for its life-sized illustrations, created through extensive field observations and artistic skill. Each plate, like this depiction of the Yellowthroat, was meticulously hand-colored, requiring a team of artists to complete the ambitious project. This dedication solidified Audubon's legacy as a pioneering ornithologist and conservationist.
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Roscoe's Yellow Throat
John James Audubon, 1827
