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The Birds of America is a collection of illustrations by naturalist John James Audubon published from 1827 to 1838. The set consists of 435 prints made from engraved plates depicting life-sized birds in a natural setting.
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John J. Audubon’s Birds of America
The life’s work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. John James Audubon's Birds of America is a portal into the natural world. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains...
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Plate 351 - Great Cinereous Owl (Great Gray Owl)

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
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Print of a great gray owl from Audubon's "The birds of America." The bird is perched facing away from the viewer a top a dead, worn tree, its face turned around towards the viewer. Text below illustration is a little faint on this pint, but reads: "Great Cinereous Owl. STRIX CINEREA. G-------. Female. Adult."
February 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Plate 432 - Burrowing Owl, Large-headed Burrowing Owl, Little night Owl, Columbian Owl, Short-eared Owl

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Print of a collection of owls from Audubon's "The Birds of America." Individuals to the far left and lower left are burrowing owls, top center is a little owl (probably?), the two individuals to the top right are northern pygmy owls, and lower right, stalking on the ground and larger than the rest is a short-eared owl. Text below illustration gives these names: "Burrowing Owl Large-headed Burrowing Owl Little night Owl Columbian Owl Short-eared Owl."
February 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Plate 171 - Barn Owl

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Print of a pair of barn owls from Audubon's "The Birds of America." The pair are perched on dead tree branches, vying for a chipmunk kill. The background is a winding river on the plains during late twilight. Text below illustration reads: "Barn Owl. STRIX FLAMMEA. Male.1.Female,2. Ground Squirrel. Sciurus Striatus. Drawn from Nature by J.J.Audubon. F.R.S. F.L.S. Engraved, Printed & Coloured by R.Havell 1833."
February 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Plate 46 -- Barred Owl

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
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Pint of a barred owl from Audubon's "The Birds of America." The bird is lunging at a gray squirrel, its wings raised high, the animals are on a worn out tree limb still bearing just 3 leaves. Text below illustration reads: "Barred Owl. Male. adult STRIX NEBULOSA. Grey Squirrel. Scurius Cinereus. Drawn from Nature and Published by John J. Audubon. F.R.S.E. F.L.S. M.W.S. Engraved by R. Havell.Jun. Printed & Coloured by R.Havell.Sen. London. 1828."
February 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Plate 61 - Great Horned Owl

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Print of a great horned owl pair from Audubon's "The Birds of America." The birds are perched on a broken, lichen covered tree limb, with both of their heads turned towards the viewer. Text below illustration reads: "Great Horned Owl. STRIX VIRGINIANA. Gmel. Male.1. Female,2. Drawn from Nature & Published by John J. Audubon. F.R.S.F.L.S. Engraved, Printed & Coloured by R.Havell."
February 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Plate 181- Golden Eagle

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Print of a golden eagle from Audubon's "The Birds of America." An adult bird ascends in flight, grasping its prey in its talons, a white hare. The backdrop is a gray and rocky boreal mountain scene.
February 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Plate 180 - Pine Finch (Pine Siskin)

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Print of a pair of pine siskins from Audubon's "The Birds of America." Two birds descend headfirst down a drooping tamarack branch, investigating the young cones.
February 4, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Plate 179 - Wood Wren (Northern House Wren)

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Print of a northern house wren from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One bird skulks along a forest floor with mosses and various small plants and berries
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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Plate 178 - Orange-crowned Warbler

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a pair of orange-crowned warblers from Audubon's "The Birds of America." Two birds perch in a branching flower stalk bearing many small pink flowers.
January 31, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Plate 177 - White-crowned Pigeon

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Print of a pair of white-crowned pigeons from Audubon's "The Birds of America." Two birds perch in a leafy tree beak to beak - perhaps engaging in courtship feeding. Orange and red flowers bloom around them.
January 29, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Plate 176 - Spotted Grous (Spruce Grouse)

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a group of spruce grouse from Audubon's "The Birds of America." Two males and two females huddle together on sloping open ground in front of a rotting log and some trillium plants.
January 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Print 175 - Nuttals lesser-marsh Wren (Sedge Wren)

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Print of a pair of sedge wrens from Audubon's "The Birds of America." A breeding pair perch atop an enclosed nest built into tall marsh grasses.
January 25, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Plate 174 - Olive-sided Flycatcher

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a pair of olive-sided flycatchers from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One individual perches upright in a fir tree among cones, another begins to dive down towards some prey.
January 23, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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Plate 173 - Barn Swallow

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a pair of barn swallows from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One individual sits on a mud nest built against a wooden plank, a second individual perches on the rim and flaps its wings.
January 21, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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Plate 171 - Blue-headed Pigeon (Blue-headed Quail-dove)

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Print of a group of blue-headed quail-dove from Audubon's "The Birds of America." Three individuals strut along on open ground with some grass behind them, as well ass a curious flower with 5 long, thin, green petals.
January 19, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Plate 170 - Piping Flycatcher (Gray Kingbird)

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a gray kingbird from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One bird perches on a green branch bearing droopy magenta flowers; it flashes its red feathers on top of it's head
January 17, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Plate 168 - Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a fork-tailed flycatcher from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One adult male showing full tail plumed perches with its back to the viewer on a tree branch bearing large white flowers.
January 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Pate 167 - Key-west Dove

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a pair of Key West quail-doves from Audubon's "The Birds of America." Two birds low to the ground face each other, surrounded by various small plants including pink and white flowers.
January 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Plate 166 - Rough-legged Falcon (Rough-legged Hawk)

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a rough-legged hawk from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One immature bird perches on a dead tree trunk, hunched over its prey - a small black passerine, perhaps an icterid.
January 11, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Plate 165 - Bachman's Pinewood Finch (Bachman's Sparrow)

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a Bachman's sparrow from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One bird investigates seed casings on a tree branch, which also bears pink flowers above.
January 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Plate 164 - Tawny Thrush (Veery)

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a veery from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One bird struts along the ground among various plants, including one with clusters of red fruits, and a tall white flower rising above the rest.
January 7, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Plate 163 - Palm Warbler

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a pair of palm warblers from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One adult male and one juvenile flit about on the branch of an orange tree beginning to blossom.
January 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Plate 162 - Zenaida Dove

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a pair of Zenaida doves from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One bird perches in a tree bearing white and black flowers, looking up at another individual swooping in from above.
January 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Plate 161 - Brasilian Caracara Eagle

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a pair of crested caracaras from Audubon's "The Birds of America." One bird tenuously perches on a broken tree branch, reeling as another individual swoops down at it from above.
January 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Plate 160 - Carolina Titmouse

Illustrated by John James Audubon🪶
Print of a pair of Carolina chickadees from Audubon's "The Birds of America." Two birds flit up and down a supplejack vine investigating some fuzzy object hanging from a nearby bare twig - perhaps some kind of plant seed or cocoon.
December 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM