1772 Birds of North America - Carolina Cuckow by Catesby

5" x 8" copper engraving with original hand water color of the Carolina Cuckow & the Virginian Chinkapin from Mark Catesby's Bird's of Colonial America 1772. The earliest North American bird expert, 50 years before Audobon . Original color has faded a bit but still bright, accurate and original, supported by text within. Fine condition.