Cock-of-the-Rock, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

This chromolithograph, "Cock-of-the-Rock," is part of the Birds of the Tropics series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1889. These cards were given away with Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. This particular card features a brightly colored male cock-of-the-rock bird, known for its striking red plumage and elaborate crest, perched on a rock with a mountain backdrop. These cards are now collected by ornithologists and art enthusiasts alike for their colorful depictions of exotic birds.