Plate 128 Cat Bird 

This hand-colored engraving of a "Cat Bird" is a work by renowned American ornithologist and painter John James Audubon. Audubon is famous for his detailed and lifelike depictions of North American birds, which were compiled into the monumental work "The Birds of America." His depictions often show the birds in their natural habitats, as seen in this image of the Cat Bird perched on a branch of blackberry bushes. This print, like many of Audubon's works, is highly valued for its scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.