Today would be John James Audubon’s 233rd birthday. To honor the seminal wildlife artist, a man whose work exposed America to nature’s beauty, inspiring the first tinglings of conservation, here are 12 of his incomparable, though oft-copied, works.

Purple Guillone

Barnacle Goose
More AFTER THE JUMP!
And for more avian art, check out my profile on the late, great Arthur Singer.

Belted Kingfisher

Black Guillemot

Blue Heron

Brown Pelican

Trumpeter Swan

American Scoter Duck

Red Breasted Merganser

Morning Doves

Gyrfalcons

American Flamingo
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