PICTURE

The illustration depicts a vibrant scene featuring several painted buntings perched on a tree branch adorned with green leaves and small green fruits. The buntings display a dazzling array of colors, including shades of red, blue, yellow, and green, characteristic of their species. One bird is holding a small twig or piece of nesting material in its beak, suggesting a naturalistic behavior possibly related to nest-building. The detailed depiction emphasizes the intricate and colorful plumage of the birds, highlighting their vivid and eye-catching appearance. This artwork effectively captures the lively and dynamic nature of these beautiful birds in their natural habitat.

The illustration depicts a vibrant scene featuring several painted buntings perched on a tree branch adorned with green leaves and small green fruits. The buntings display a dazzling array of colors, including shades of red, blue, yellow, and green, characteristic of their species. One bird is holding a small twig or piece of nesting material in its beak, suggesting a naturalistic behavior possibly related to nest-building. The detailed depiction emphasizes the intricate and colorful plumage of the birds, highlighting their vivid and eye-catching appearance. This artwork effectively captures the lively and dynamic nature of these beautiful birds in their natural habitat.

Name/Title

PICTURE

Entry/Object ID

1979.1.16 BB

Description

"PAINTED BUNTING"/AUDUBON BIRDS OF AMERICA/BY: R.T. PETERSON

Collection

Birds

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Picture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good