Today we are celebrating the birth of the founding father of American birding, John James Audubon, born on April 26, 1785.
I Saw A Bird: Audubon’s Spring Migration Show
John James Audubon was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. His combined interests in art and ornithology turned into a plan to make a complete pictorial record of all the bird species of North America. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The Birds of America, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. Audubon is also known for having identified 25 new species.
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John James Audubon | Bird Stories and Sketching, Nature Notes
The birds of American Animals | The Natural History Museum
Turkey Vulture | Audubon Field Guide
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