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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 20 Louisiana Tanager, Crow
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 20 Louisiana Tanager, Crow
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 19 Owl, Meadow Lark
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 19 Owl, Meadow Lark
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 18 Cow Bunting, Flycatcher
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 18 Cow Bunting, Flycatcher
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 17 Siskin, Grosbeak
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 17 Siskin, Grosbeak
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 16 Sparrow Hawk, Sparrow
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 16 Sparrow Hawk, Sparrow
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 15 Woodpecker, Nuthatch
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 15 Woodpecker, Nuthatch
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 14 Cat Bird, Warbler
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 14 Cat Bird, Warbler
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 13 Flycatcher
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 13 Flycatcher
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 12 Bunting, Flycatcher
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 12 Bunting, Flycatcher
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 10 Mocking Bird, Hummingbird
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 10 Mocking Bird, Hummingbird
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 9 Woodpecker
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 9 Woodpecker
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 8 Creeper, Wren, Titmouse
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 8 Creeper, Wren, Titmouse
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 7 Woodpecker, Finch
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 7 Woodpecker, Finch
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 4 Orchard Oriole
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 4 Orchard Oriole
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 3 Flicker, Blue Bird
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00
Wilson American Ornithology Plate 3 Flicker, Blue Bird
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.
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Explore our curated collection of antique bird prints from Wilson’s American Ornithology, one of the most influential works in the history of North American ornithology and early scientific wildlife illustration. This category features beautifully detailed antique ornithological prints depicting American birds including songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, and woodland species. Each illustration reflects the precision of early natural history art, combining careful field observation with hand-colored engraving to create timeless bird artwork for collectors, birdwatchers, and lovers of vintage natural science imagery.
American Ornithology was created by pioneering American ornithologist and poet Alexander Wilson, often referred to as the “Father of American Ornithology.” Published between 1808 and 1814, this landmark multi-volume work was the first comprehensive scientific study of North American bird species, documenting and illustrating hundreds of birds at a time when the continent’s wildlife was still being systematically recorded. Wilson traveled extensively across the United States to observe birds in their natural habitats, producing detailed field studies that were later transformed into engraved plates.
After Wilson’s death, the work was completed and expanded by George Ord, helping preserve its scientific value and publication. The hand-colored engravings from Wilson’s American Ornithology remain highly regarded for their historical importance and artistic craftsmanship, representing one of the earliest major milestones in American bird illustration.
Wilson’s work also laid important groundwork for later ornithologists and wildlife artists, including John James Audubon, whose Birds of America would go on to become one of the most famous and visually ambitious ornithological publications ever produced. Together, these works form a cornerstone of early American bird study and wildlife art history.
Perfect for birdwatchers, ornithologists, natural history collectors, and lovers of vintage wildlife decor, this collection includes antique bird prints, historic ornithological illustrations, museum-quality bird artwork, and classic scientific engravings. Ideal for gallery walls, libraries, studies, offices, and nature-inspired interiors, these prints bring the rich history of North American ornithology into any space. Whether you are searching for antique bird wall art, vintage ornithology prints, or historic wildlife illustrations, this collection celebrates the pioneering science and artistry of Wilson’s American Ornithology.