Bringing a touch of mystery to your natural history collection, Columbia Jay (Plate 96), by John James Audubon, depicts an awe-inspiring pair of rich indigo and cerulean birds sitting regally on a twisting tree branch. The painting, which was famously named incorrectly by Audubon, actually illustrates the impressive Black-throated Magpie-Jay.Featuring the bird’s signature long tail feathers and prominent crest, this piece is an impressive illustration of the flair of early ornithological illustrations.
