Plate 58: African Gray Parrot, Indian Ring-Necked Parrot, and a Third Parrot

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three colorful birds perched on a tree branch. The image features three birds with vibrant plumage. The first bird is on the left, with shades of green, yellow, and blue, holding an object in its beak. The second bird in the center has a pink ring around its neck and blue and green plumage with a red beak. The third bird is a grey parrot with hints of blue, perched at the base of the branch, showing red tail feathers. Mushrooms grow below, suggesting a natural setting. The illustration is detailed, capturing the features of the birds and mushrooms precisely.