The chain on the bird’s ankle in this painting refers to the custom of teaching goldfinches how to draw water using a tiny chain and bucket. You can see this trick portrayed in another beautiful ...

The Smithsonian celebrates beautiful birds in our museums, our research centers, our gardens, and in coffee shops. We hold, care for, and share artistic and scientific observations compiled over ...

Discover the fascinating and controversial legacy of John James Audubon, the artist behind 'Birds of America' at this St. Pete MFA exhibit.