Maria's Woodpecker

by John James Audubon

Bring your surroundings into the Golden Era of American Natural History with this captivating reproduction of Maria's Woodpecker by John James Audubon. "Maria's Woodpecker" was captured by Audubon in one of his many adventures in search of material for his groundbreaking work, The Birds of America, highlighting his characteristic way of combining science and dynamic realism.

Fascinating from an historical point of view, "Maria's Woodpecker", scientifically known to be Picus martinae (dedicated to Maria Martin, Audubon's skilled illustrator of backgrounds), was a landmark in the development of ornithology. Although the modern classification of the species places "Maria's Woodpecker" in the category of the classic Hairy Woodpecker, Audubon's rendition can forever be regarded as an important reminder of the frontier times and their unsung heroes.