John James Audubon

John James Audubon
John James Audubon

John James Audubon

American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, 1785–1851
BiographyA naturalist and an artist, John James Audubon is best known for his extraordinary books, Birds of America (1827-1838) and The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (1845), which feature detailed descriptions and delineations of American animals.
Person TypeIndividual
Terms
  • ornithologists
  • naturalists
  • painters (artists)
  • male