The living world Boston, Samuel Walker & Co, 1868-1870, c1868, pictorial works, zoology, ornithology, birds, thrush, American bluebird, Eastern bluebird, Eastern bluebird, Sialia sialis, Eastern whippoorwill, Eastern whippoorwill, whippoorwill, Antrostomus vociferus, American goldfinch, American goldfinch, finch, Spinus tristis, mockingbird, mockingbird, taxonomy: family= Mimidae, meadowlark of America, meadowlark, meadowlark, Sturnella, American robin, American robin, Turdus migratorius, The illustration showcases a collection of six distinct bird species, each beautifully rendered with intricate details that highlight their unique features. The top row includes the vibrant American Goldfinch and the cheerful House Wren, while the middle row features the enchanting Cedar Waxwing and the striking Meadow Lark. The bottom row presents the charming American Robin and the distinctive Mourning Dove. Each bird is depicted amidst delicate foliage, enhancing the natural beauty of their surroun