American White Pelican (Plate 311) by John James Audubon, 1827–1838, framed print

American White Pelican (Plate 311)

John James Audubon, 1827–1838

Birds

Plate 311 of John James Audubon's The Birds of America, engraved by Robert Havell in London. A single American White Pelican stands at life size on the shore, its orange bill and pouch filling the top of the sheet. The double elephant folio pages measure about 39 by 26 inches. This copy belongs to the University of Pittsburgh.

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