Printed on the plate
“Bird of Washington”
This identification is still open; the reasoning below says what would settle it. If you can, open an issue with the evidence.
Modern identification
Not identified
Why
Audubon's eagle, which he took for a new species. Most authorities take it for a large immature Bald Eagle; no specimen survives to settle it.
Who made the plate
Drawn from Nature by J. J. Audubon F. R. S. F. L. S.Engraved Printed & Coloured by R. Havell.
- John James Audubon drew
- Robert Havell Jr. engraved, printed and coloured
As the credit line gives it. More on who made these plates.
