Jacob Bates Abbott

Jacob Bates Abbott (November 11, 1895 – July 14/15, 1950) was an American wildlife artist and illustrator, birder, and conservationist. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, Abbott served as a second lieutenant in the US Army during the First World War before establishing himself as a prolific artist and illustrator for ornithological field guides, magazines, and books. He was an Associate of the American Ornithologists' Union and was described by Arlie W. Schorger as one of America's "foremost wildlife artists."