Birds of New York: Over 100 Plates - Paperback

by Louis Agassiz Fuertes (Author), Robert McCracken Peck (Foreword by)

In 1910 and 1914, a two-volume study of New York's native birds was issued as part of the State Museum's annual report. A vast catalog of hundreds of species, the survey was illustrated by Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), a rising star in scientific bird studies. Fuertes was highly influenced by John James Audubon's The Birds of America, and today he ranks second only to Audubon in terms of output and recognition for ornithological illustration. A frequent lecturer at Cornell University, he honed his expertise during numerous scientific expeditions throughout the United States and abroad, collaborating with Frank Chapman of the American Museum of Natural History on field research, museum dioramas, and book illustrations.
This reproduction of all 106 of Fuertes's stunning full-color images spotlights more than 300 birds. It marks the first time that the artwork from Birds of New York has been available in decades, and the volume has never been so affordable. The captions have been reset for easy identification, and a complete Index offers a quick reference. Noted Fuertes expert Robert McCracken Peck provides an informative Foreword. Bird watchers at all levels of experience as well as illustrators, artists, and naturalists will find this book an excellent resource.

Author Biography

American ornithologist, illustrator, and artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) was highly influenced by Audubon's The Birds of America and today ranks only second to Audubon in terms of output and recognition for ornithological illustration. Fuertes conducted numerous scientific expeditions throughout the United States and abroad. He collaborated with Frank Chapman of the American Museum of Natural History on field research, museum dioramas, and book illustrations, and he frequently lectured on ornithology at Cornell University.