What was Audubon’s major work called?
The Birds of America
The Birds of Europe
The Mammals of America
The Insects of America
Answer
The Birds of America was Audubon's major work, a monumental collection of life-sized bird illustrations. Published in four volumes between 1827 and 1838, it featured 435 hand-colored, life-sized prints of birds in their natural habitats. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors revolutionized ornithological illustration and established him as one of the greatest naturalists of his time.
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