Yellow-breasted chat
1827-1838
Audubon refused to draw boring, stiff birds; he wanted action! In this plate, the Yellow-breasted Chat is shown in a frantic family drama, with adults diving headfirst and hovering near a nest hidden in wild rose bushes. For nearly 200 years, scientists thought this bird was a warbler, but its unique behavior and voice finally earned it its own family classification in 2017. This print comes from his legendary 'Birds of America' series, famous for its life-sized depictions of American wildlife.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving
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