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Hace 4 días · In 1827, when John James Audubon began publishing Birds of America, his four-volume set of iconic bird illustrations, he gained instant celebrity and solidified himself as one of the most important naturalists of his time.Since then, his legacy has loomed large over the world of ornithology, and his paintings—life-size watercolors painted in exquisite detail—have been considered the ...
Hace 3 días · Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and comprise the biological family Trochilidae. With approximately 366 species and 113 genera, they occur from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, but most species are found in Central and South America.
Hace 5 días · Crammed like a biblical ark with creaturely wonders, “The Birds of America” conveys a sense of summation, although its chronicle of American bird life is far from complete. (“The Birds That...
Hace 5 días · BIRDS OF AMERICA – The American French Film Festival in Los Angeles. Thursday, November 4 – Truffaut Theatre – 7:45 pm. (Screening ends at 9:25 pm) COLCOA DOCUMENTARIES. Presented in Association with: MK2 Films. North American Premiere | France | 2022 | Documentary | 93 min |. In English and French with English subtitles.
Hace 4 días · The ambitions, egos, and adventure surrounding 18 th and 19 th century American ornithology affect birding and bird study to this day. We welcome author, artist, and naturalist Kenn Kaufman, who has tackled this fascinating period in a new book The Birds that Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire in the American Wilderness, looking at John James Audubon, Alexander Wilson, and their peers ...
Hace 5 días · In “The Birds That Audubon Missed,” Kenn Kaufman delves into the fierce, at times unethical, competition among early American ornithologists.
Hace 1 día · In this showcase of the continent’s avian wonders, we delve into the lives of 30 of the most beautiful birds that call North America home. These species, with their stunning plumage, melodious ...
