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Cockatoo Parakeet (Nymphicus Novae Hollandiae) 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).

One of two bald eagles were found dead in a field about 50 yards apart near Martinez Rd. in Thibodaux, LA. Poisoning is suspected. A GPS unit was placed near it as a size reference. Public Domain Pho

Swift-flying Hemipode (Hemipodius velox) 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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Prince of Essling's Parrot (Nestor Esslingii) 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-throated Gerygone (Gerygone albogularis) 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).

Rawnsley's Bower-bird (Ptilonorhynchus Rawnsleyi) 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).

Funereal Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus) 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).

84. The Mocking-bird (Orpheus polyglottus) 85. The Cat-bird (Orpheus carolinensis) 86. The Wood Thrush (Merula mustelina) illustration from Zoology New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

White-bellied Bronzewing (Lophophaps leucogaster) 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).

Yellow-collared Parakeet (Platycercus semitorquatus) 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).

1. Halcyon sanctus (Sacred kingfisher) 2. Collared kingfisher (Halcyon collaris) 3. Guam kingfisher (Halcyon cinnamominus) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

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

Struthio (Autruche de lancien continent) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Cacatua Eos (Rose-breasted Cockatoo) 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).

Guttated Bower-bird (Chlamydera guttata) 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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Albert Lyre-Bird (Menura Alberti) 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).

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

Reeve's Pheasant (Phasianus Reevesii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Brush Bronze-winged Pigeon (Peristera elegans) 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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Leach’s Kingfisher (Dacelo Leachii) 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).

Pale-headed Parakeet (Platycercus palliceps) 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).

Beautiful Parakeet (Psephotus pulcherrimus) 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).

Three sleeping owls (1892) print in high resolution by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof.

Different types of birds illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Different types of birds illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Red-legged Gannet (Sula piscator) 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).

Aladdin's Lamp Christmas and birthday cards with poems by Joaquin Miller, peacock feathers

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Different types of birds illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876) Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Chuckar Partridge (Perdix chukar) India. Natural size from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Graceful Wren (Malurus elegans) 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).

Hybrid between Black grouse and Willow ptarmigan (Lyrurus tetrix ♂ 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.

Ewing's Fruit Pigeon (Ptilinopus 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).

Brush Wattle Bird (Anthochaera mellivora) 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 Acanthiza (Acanthiza nana) 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 cage, made by Joseph Drohat (b. 1837) and sons, Bennington VT, wood and metal - Bennington Museum - Bennington, VT - DSC09116

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Decorative grille with 648 birds, by Samuel Yellin (1884-1940), 1927-1928, wrought iron - Morgan Library & Museum - New York City - DSC06795

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Architectural frieze with grape vine scroll, birds, and fruit baskets, Egypt, early 5th century AD, limestone - Sackler Museum - Harvard University - DSC01664

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Bird, designed by William Morris, c. 1875, woven wool double cloth - Kelmscott Manor - Oxfordshire, England - DSC00118

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Hat, Thompson River, cedar bark with birds and feathers, date unknown - Native American collection - Peabody Museum, Harvard University - DSC05914

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Lunulated Wattle Bird (Anthochaera lunulata) 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).

Splendid Grass-Parakeet (Euphema splendida) 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).

Burrowing Owl, Large-Headed Burrowing Owl, Little Night Owl, Columbian Owl and Short-cared Owl from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851 ), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

The Earl of Derby's Parrakeet (Platycercus icterotis) 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-breasted Swallow (Atticora leucosternon) 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).

Silvery Grey Petrel (Procellaria Glacialoides) 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 headed Pheasant (Phasianus melanocephalus) Young male of former from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Collection of various birds from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Collection of various birds from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Hybrid between Black grouse and Willow ptarmigan (Yrurus tetrix 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.

Birdcage with stand, Germany, 1850-1900, birch, plywood, brass - Germanisches Nationalmuseum - Nuremberg, Germany - DSC03329

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Cylinder seal with scorpions and birds, Late Akkadian Period, c. 2200 BC - Harvard Semitic Museum - Cambridge, MA - DSC06184

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Carved panel depicting a Garland of Birds, Salesilo Angelo Pegrassi, 1846, marble - Kingston Lacy - Dorset, England - DSC03696

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Square-tailed kite (Circus jardinii) 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 Bell Bird (Myzantha melanophrys) 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).

Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) 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).

Kiwi (Apteryx 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).

Culminated Albatros (Diomedea culminata) 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).

Long-eared owl on bare tree branch (1900 - 1930) by Ohara Koson (1877-1945).

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

Uil op een tak (bubo lettii) (1878–1889) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Chestnut-faced Owl (Strix castanops) 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 Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx minutillus) 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).

Red-collared Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) 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).

I am the originator of this photo. I hold the copyright. I release it to the public domain. This photo depicts flowers.

White-tailed Tanysiptera (Tanysiptera Sylvia) 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).

Tijdschriftomslag met twee wulpen (1896) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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

Golden Eagle, Female (Aquilla imperialis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Casoar à casque illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Vintage Victorian Leda and the Swan engraving.

Kalenderblad april met tureluur (1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax Caledonicus) 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).

Pied Robin (Petroica bicolor, Swains) 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).

Barnard's Parakeet (Platycercus Barnardii) 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).

MacLeay’s Halcyon (Halcyon MacLeayii) 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).

Chesnut-Coloured Shieldrake (Casarca Tadornoides) 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).

Coxen's Parakeet (Cyclopsitta Coxeni) 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).

Owlet Nightjar (Aegotheles nova-hollandie) 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 Pewit (Lobivanellus personatus) 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).

Papuan Podargus (Podargus Papuensis) 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).

Eurasian wren (Nannus troglodytes) - Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

1. Balassian [Balastian] Swift (Cypselus palmarum) 1a. Male, 1b. Female, 1c. Young, 1d. Nest; 2. Allied Swift (Cypselus affinis); 3. Chinese Martin (Hirundo Sinensis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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Pappagallo, detto cacatua, con cresta gialla (Cockatoo) by Saverio Manetti (1723–1785).

Illustration of hounds on the hunt from Sporting Sketches (1817-1818) by Henry Alken (1784-1851).

Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila focosa) 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).

244. Pintail Duck (Anas acuta) 245. Shoveller or Spoonbill (Anas clypeata) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

1. Possibly Boobook (Athene fortis) 2. Powerful owl (Athene strenua) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Spotted Cormorant (Phalacrocorax 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).

Australian Whimbrel (Numenius uropygialis) 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).

68. The American Redstart (Muscicapa ruticilla) 69. The Wood Pewee (Muscicapa virens) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Australian Tippet Grabe (Podiceps 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).

White-winged Chough (Corcorax leucopterus) 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).

Baudin's Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus Baudinii) 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).

Western Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus naso) 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).

Wilson's Storm Petrel (Thalassidroma Wilsonii) 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).

Groove-billed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris) 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).

Wattle Pewit (Lobivanellus lobatus) illustrated by 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).

Yellow-throated Friar Bird (Tropidorhynchus citreogularis) 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).

Plumed Partridge Bronze-wing (Geophaps plumifera) 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).

Nocturnal Ground-Parakeet (Geopsittacus occidentalis) 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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