Brasilian Caracara Eagle

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1833

This is a painting of two birds engaging in a dynamic scene. The image portrays one bird perched on a branch with its wings partially extended, while the second bird appears to be swooping down with wings fully spread. Both birds have dark brown, beige, and gray plumage. Their beaks are prominently visible, with hues of pink around the eyes and beak. The detailing of feathers emphasizes movement.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Date
1833
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two birds engaging in a dynamic scene. The image portrays one bird perched on a branch with its wings partially extended, while the second bird appears to be swooping down with wings fully spread. Both birds have dark brown, beige, and gray plumage. Their beaks are prominently visible, with hues of pink around the eyes and beak. The detailing of feathers emphasizes movement.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II