John James Audubon

John James Audubon John James Audubon was an American conscience artist, naturalist, and ornithologist (born Jean-Jacques Rabin; April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851). His combined skills in art and ornithology led him to devise a plan to compile an adequate visual record of any species of bird found in the United States.  He was known for his detailed investigation of all kinds of American birds and his meticulous illustrations that presented the birds in their natural context. The Birds of America (1827–1839), his more popular publication, is rated as one of the best ornithological works ever published. In particular,...
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