Category Historic Images of the Smithsonian Summary Portrait of John James Audubon (1785-1851), ornithologist, naturalist and artist, French-American ornithologist, is known for his studies, ...

John James Audubon’s Birds of America is a landmark work in ornithological illustration, first published between 1827 and 1838. It is renowned for the life-sized prints that detail nearly 435 species ...

While the ivory-billed woodpecker has attracted a lot of attention in the 21st century due to reported sightings, it was not been the only Arkansas-dwelling bird that went extinct during the 20th ...

Since 1500, about 150 bird species have gone extinct, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. A ...

Discover the world's most expensive books ever sold, from ancient manuscripts like the Codex Leicester to historic first editions such as the Gutenberg Bible and Shakespeare's First Folio. Explore the ...

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The idea of birds in art probably brings to mind John James Audubon, the 19th-century ornithologist who wrote and illustrated the landmark series The Birds of America.

Environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit to block a migrant detention center being built on an airstrip in the heart of the Florida Everglades. The lawsuit filed Friday seeks to halt the project ...

The Bald Eagle’s undeniable majesty has earned it longtime status as the mascot of the United States, but the bird also has ...

Explore current exhibitions featuring John James Audubon's works. Research past shows & exhibitions to gain deeper insight into the artist's history.