Drepanornis albertisi (Black-billed Sicklebill Bird of Paradise)
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows two birds perched on a branch. The one on top is dark with bright red feathers on its wings and a green beak. The smaller bird below has a brownish body and a long, curved beak. Both birds are surrounded by green leaves and small flowers. The artist used careful colors to show the birds’ feathers in detail. The name at the bottom, *Drepanornis albertisi*, is the scientific name for these birds. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
