AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851), California Vulture, (Plate 426), 1827–1838 Active Quadrupeds As a copperplate engraver

As a copperplate engraver

Vermont and in 1856 moved to Chicago where he taught himself to paint and began to receive recognition for his paintings

New Jarsey

never published in printed form

AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851), California Vulture, (Plate 426), 1827–1838 Active Quadrupeds As a copperplate engraverJOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785 1851) California Vulture, Plate 426 From the Birds of America Aquatint engraving with original hand color London: Robert Havell, 18271838 Paper size: 38 1 4 x 25 1 2 in. The California Condor is one of the greatest conservation stories in American history. After recovering from near extinction, the birds are protected under the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. From just 27 birds in 1987, the species