Shaft-tailed Bunting, from the Song Birds of the World series (N23) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This chromolithograph, part of the “Song Birds of the World” series, depicts a Shaft-tailed Bunting, created in 1890 by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards. This beautiful card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a detailed illustration of the bird perched on a branch, showcasing its vibrant colors and distinctive long, slender tail feathers. The artwork's delicate use of color and fine details make it a charming representation of a fascinating species.