Drepanornis albertisi (Black-billed Sicklebill Bird of Paradise)

John Gould and W. Hart

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch. The birds have vibrant plumage; the first bird is black, red, and iridescent teal with an elongated tail and curved beak. The second bird is brown with subtle patterns. The branch has green leaves and white and yellow flowers. This is in the style of John Gould.