Cuckoo, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

"Cuckoo" is a chromolithograph from the *Birds of America* series by Allen & Ginter, created in 1888. This series of cards was distributed with Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes, making them a popular form of early Americana ephemera. The card showcases a vivid depiction of a cuckoo bird perched on a branch amidst a colorful floral arrangement. This charming card exemplifies the artistic style of late 19th-century natural history illustration and embodies the growing fascination with ornithology during that period.