Waldhuhn
1827-1838
Audubon captures a dramatic moment in nature with these Pinnated Grouse, likely the now-extinct Heath Hen. One bird swoops down with wings fully spread, while another on the ground looks up with its beak open in a lively display, perhaps a mating dance or a territorial dispute. Bright yellow lilies tower over the scene, adding a splash of color to the rolling landscape. Tragically, the specific subspecies depicted here vanished from the earth in 1932, making this vibrant print a haunting record of a lost world.
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