John James Audubon was famous for his significant contributions to ornithology and natural history. He is best known for his detailed and vividly illustrated studies of North American birds, most notably in his monumental work "The Birds of America," published between 1827 and 1838. This collection featured 435 hand-colored engravings of 1,065 individual birds, showcasing their behaviors, habitats, and physical characteristics. Audubon was also an early advocate for wildlife conservation and is celebrated for his artistic skills as a painter and illustrator, as well as for his pioneering fieldwork in studying birds. His legacy continues to influence ornithology and the appreciation of natural history.
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What was John James Audubon famous for
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