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The Birds of America is a book by naturalist and painter John James Audubon, containing illustrations of a wide variety of birds of the United States. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in Edinburgh and London.
- John James Audubon
- 1827
Explore the life-size watercolors of North American birds by John James Audubon, a pioneer of wildlife illustration. Learn about his biography, the history of his prints, and the questions they raise about diversity and inclusion in birding and conservation.
Explore more than 800 North American bird species, learn about their lives and habitats, and how climate change is impacting their ability to survive.
Learn about the double elephant folio book that Audubon painted and published every bird in North America. See the original plates, prints, and watercolors at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.
Jan 20, 2022 · Learn about the life and work of John James Audubon, a self-taught ornithologist and artist who produced the first complete study of North American bird species. Discover how he travelled across the continent, drew lifelike birds at life-size, and published his collection in England.
Among the most significant American books of the 19th Century, Audubon’s The Birds of America is extraordinary in several ways. The enormous 4 volume “Double Elephant Folio” carefully and accurately documents more than 430 species of American birds in life-size prints, making it an important work of natural history and scientific observation.
See the life-size bird illustrations of John James Audubon, one of the world’s rarest books. Learn about his life, legacy and the printmaking process in this bilingual exhibition.
