![A bird is depicted with wings and tail outstretched, its head pointing straight up. The wings feature a splash of vibrant orange extending from its shoulders that fades to a soft blue-purple, and the tips of the wings and tail feathers are an inky black.](https://media.audubon.org/au1121_av_079.jpg?width=233&height=200&auto=webp&quality=10&fit=crop&disable=upscale&enable=upscale&blur=100)
Reimagining the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
December 16, 2021 —
Artist John Paul Brammer finds inspiration in Oklahoma’s expansive skies and Native American regalia.
Julie Leibach is a science writer for Sea Grant and a former Audubon senior editor. She's based in North Carolina.