The Crested Flycatcher 1731 - 1743

"The Crested Flycatcher" is a hand-colored engraving by English naturalist Mark Catesby. This work, created between 1731-1743, features a detailed depiction of the bird perched on a branch with distinctive leaves and berries. Catesby is best known for his groundbreaking book "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands," which showcased the diverse flora and fauna of the Americas through vivid illustrations like this one. This print, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies Catesby's meticulous approach to scientific illustration and his contributions to ornithology and botany.