Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Cuculus Carolinensis)
1827
About this artwork
This print, Plate 11 from John James Audubon's Birds of America, illustrates two yellow-billed cuckoos amidst the foliage and fruit of a pawpaw tree. One cuckoo is depicted in flight with an open beak, while the other perches, seemingly interacting with a butterfly.
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John James Audubon's monumental work, 'The Birds of America,' is celebrated for its life-sized, highly detailed depictions of North American birds. The Yellow-billed Cuckoo, often heard but rarely seen, is captured here with remarkable vibrancy, showcasing Audubon's dedication to presenting birds in their natural environment. His rigorous fieldwork and artistic talent revolutionized ornithological illustration, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the continent's avian biodiversity.
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Cuculus Carolinensis)
John James Audubon, 1827
