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Ash-coloured Cuckoo (Cuculus cineraceus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-eared Flycatcher (Monarcha leucotis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Ruffed Grouse from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Black-necked Aracari from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

15. The Swallow-tailed Hawk (Nauclerus furcatus) 16. The American Sparrow Hawk (Falco Sparverius) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

15. The Swallow-tailed Hawk (Nauclerus furcatus) 16. The American Sparrow Hawk (Falco Sparverius) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

European herring gull (Larus argentatus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

163. Crested Purple Finch ( Erythrospiza purpurea) 164. Tree Bunting (Emberiza canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

166. Carolina Turtle Dove (Ectopistes carolinensis) 167. Wild Pigeon (Ectopistes migratoria) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Yellow-spotted Honey-eater (Ptilotis notata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black-eared Cuckoo (Chalcites osculans) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Garrulous Honey-eater (Myzantha garrula) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black Fantailed Flycatcher (Rhipidura Motacilloides) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Square-tailed Kite (Milvus insures) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-fronted Honey-eater (Glyciphila albifrons) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo (Cacomantis castaneiventris) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-eyed Duck (Nyroca Australis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Columbian Humming Bird from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

Red-breasted Parrakeet or Long-tailed Green Parrot illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Yellow-fronted barbet from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

166. Carolina Turtle Dove (Ectopistes carolinensis) 167. Wild Pigeon (Ectopistes migratoria) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Purple Sandpiper (tringa maritima) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Textile Wren (mytis textilis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

248. Baldpate or Wildgeon (Anas americana) 249. Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Cayenne Tern from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

The 18th century illustration of a yellow and blue bird on bouquet with rose, tulips, and daffodils, with butterflies.

Colorful vintage hummingbird illustration

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Hooping Crane from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Mangrove Cuckoo from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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Golden Eagle from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

White Heron from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

I am the originator of this photo. I hold the copyright. I release it to the public domain. This photo depicts a female Boat-tailed Grackle Quiscalus major.

Convolvulus, Lilies, Two Flies and a Peacock by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

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Black barbet from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Keep, Fringilla montifringilla (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt

White-backed Superb Warbler (Malurus leuconotus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-bellied Sea Eagle (Ichthyiaetus leucosternus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Ex libris van Hugo Vogel (1896) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Black Skimmer from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

New South Wales Oriole (Oriolus viridis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

107. The Blue-grey Warbler (Sylvicola cærulea) 108. The Blue Yellow-backed Warbler (Sylvicola americana) 109. The Black-throated Blue Warbler (Sylvicola canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Red-necked Rail (Rallina tricolor) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Little spotted kiwi or Little gray kiwi (Apteryx Owenii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black-capped Sittella (Sittella pileata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

3. The Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo sancti-joannis) 4. & 5. The American Goshawk (Astur atricapillus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

134. The Chestnut-sided Warbler (Sylvicola icterocephala) 135. The Hemlock Warbler (Sylvicola parus) 136. The Pine Finch (Carduelis pinus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Crested Oreoica (Oreoica gutturalis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Great-footed Tern (Gelochelidon macrotarsa) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Striated Sittella (Sittella striata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fuscous Honey-eater (Ptilotis fusca) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Tawny Sphenoeacus (Phenoeacus galactotes) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Gray falcon (Falco Hypoleucus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Little chthonicola (chthonicola minima) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Australian Cassowary (Casuarius australis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Striated Wren (Amytis striatus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Ewing’s Acanthiza (Canthiza Ewingii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Greater adjutant from Adventures in the far interior of South Africa; including a journey to Lake Ngami, and rambles in Honduras. To which is appended a short treatise on the best mode of skinning and preserving Birds, Animals (1866) published by J Leyland.

25. & 26. The Little Screech Owl (Bubo asio) 27. The Short-eared Owl (Otus palustris) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Greater adjutant from Adventures in the far interior of South Africa; including a journey to Lake Ngami, and rambles in Honduras. To which is appended a short treatise on the best mode of skinning and preserving Birds, Animals (1866) published by J Leyland.

Brown Hawk (Ieracidea Berigora) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Grey Struthidea (Struthidea cinerea) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Lanceolate Honey-eater (Plectorhyncha lanceolata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Varied Honey-eater (Ptilotis versicolor) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fasciated Honey-eater (Ptilotis fasciogularis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Bird Origami, illustration from Bijutsu Sekai (1893-1896) by Watanabe Seitei, a prominent Kacho-ga artist. Digitally enhanced from our own original publication.

Canvas backed Duck from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Stormy Petrel from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

112. The Spotted Warbler (Sylvicola maculosa) 113. The Blackburnian Warbler (Sylvicola blackburniæ) 114. The Black-throated Green Warbler (Sylvicola virens) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Pine Grosbeak male (Pinicola enucleator) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus punctatus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Wood Swallow (Artamus sordid) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Sombre Partridge (Synoicus sordidus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Torres' Straits' Tern (Thalasseus Pelecanoides) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

common linnet (Acanthis linaria) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Redwing (Turdus iliacus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Tricoloured chat (Ephthianura tricolor) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

165. Horned Lark (Alauda cornuta) 166. Fox-colored Sparrow (Fringilla iliaca) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

17. The Red-tailed Buzzard (Buteo borealis) 18. The Fish Hawk (Pandion carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

25. & 26. The Little Screech Owl (Bubo asio) 27. The Short-eared Owl (Otus palustris) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Letter-winged Kite (Elanus sciptus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Rufous-tinted Songlark (Cincloramphus rufescens) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Striated Acanthiza (Acanthiza lineata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fire-tailed Finch illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Exile Warbler (Cysticola exilis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Cautious Wren (Hylacola cauta) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Downy Pycnoptilus (Pycnoptilus floccosus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Great Warbler (Cysticola magna) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Masked Gerygone (Gerygone personata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Kea Parrot (Nestor notabilis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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White Ibis from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Carolina Parrot from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Hybrid between Western capercaillie and Willow ptarmigan (Tetrao urogallus x lagopus lagopus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Yellow-Crowned Heron from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Blue-throated barbet from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

128. The Hooded Warbler (Wilsonia mitrata) 129. The Blackpoll Warbler (Sylvicola striata) 130. The Summer Yellowbird (Sylvicola æstiva) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

165. Horned Lark (Alauda cornuta) 166. Fox-colored Sparrow (Fringilla iliaca) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

17. The Red-tailed Buzzard (Buteo borealis) 18. The Fish Hawk (Pandion carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

White-rumped Wood Swallow) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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