A hand-coloured engraving of a tawny thrush by John James Audubon. This botanical illustration showcases the artist's meticulous detail and scientific accuracy.

This print features a tawny thrush perched on a small mound, surrounded by foliage and a flowering plant. The bird is depicted with careful attention to detail, its brown and white plumage rendered with delicate strokes. The surrounding flora includes blades of grass, a flowering orchid, and a plant with red berries, all contributing to the naturalistic setting. The composition is typical of Audubon's approach, combining scientific accuracy with artistic presentation. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds. His major work, *The Birds of America*, is a collection of 435 life-size watercolours of North American birds, published as a series of prints between 1827 and 1838. Audubon's meticulous observations and artistic skill made him a significant figure in both the scientific and artistic communities. His work remains a valuable record of American ornithology and a celebrated example of natural history illustration.