The Birds of North America New York, 1903 birds, North America, pictorial works, Ammodramus bairdii, Baird's Sparrow, Pipilo chlorurus, Green-tailed Towhee, Calcarius ornatus, Chestnut-collared Longspur, Rhynchophanes mccownii, McCown's Longspur, Passerin

The Birds of North America New York, 1903 birds, North America, pictorial works, Ammodramus bairdii, Baird's Sparrow, Pipilo chlorurus, Green-tailed Towhee, Calcarius ornatus, Chestnut-collared Longspur, Rhynchophanes mccownii, McCown's Longspur, Passerina ciris, Painted Bunting, Sayornis nigricans, Black Phoebe, Sayornis saya, Say's Phoebe, Pheucticus melanocephalus, Black-headed Grosbeak, Melospiza melodia, Song Sparrow, Sooty, Spiza americana, Dickcissel, Calcarius pictus, Passerella iliaca, Townsend's, A vibrant illustration features a variety of birds perched on branches and scattered across the scene. The upper section depicts several small birds in a natural setting, including a lively sparrow and a finch, surrounded by lush greenery. In the lower section, a striking arrangement showcases larger birds such as a bold blackbird and an elegant oriole, all positioned on a stylized tree. The background suggests an idyllic landscape with hints of foliage and distant trees, creating a harmonious connection between the avian subjects and their environment. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)