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.