3,645 Free Images of Birds Public Domain

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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).

Dood puttertje (1878–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Kop van een papegaai (1878–1908) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Membranaceous Duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) 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).

Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

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.

Chestnut-crowned Pomatorhinus (Pomatorhinus ruficeps) 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 Crow-Shrike (Cracticus picatus) 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).

Kraaien in de sneeuw (1878–1906) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Aankondiging voor kalender (1905) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Kerstkaart met vier kraaien (1878–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Vogel in het riet (1878–1907) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Tankard with Heart of Christ motif within a decoration of flowers, birds, and leaves, tin mounting by Nicolaus Possinger, Nuremberg, 1724, earthenware - Stadtmuseum Fembohaus - Nuremberg, Germany - DSC02284

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Decorative grille with 648 birds, by Samuel Yellin (1884-1940), 1927-1928, wrought iron - Morgan Library & Museum - New York City - DSC06793

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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher public domain from USFWS

Farm goose or a house goose, Anser anser domesticus (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

98. The Bluebird (Sialia wilsoni) 99. The American Titlark (Anthus ludovicianus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Spur Winged Plover, Male and Female (Charadrius ventralis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Figure sitting on a bird, China, probably Qing dynasty, c. 1700, glazed porcelain - Germanisches Nationalmuseum - Nuremberg, Germany - DSC03175

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Pheasant Cuckoo (Centropus Phasianus) 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).

Blood-stained Cockatoo (Cacatua sanguinca) 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).

Swainson's Fruit Pigeon (Ptilinopus Swainsonii) 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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Blue Winged Shoveler or Broad Bill, Teal, Harlequin Duck, Scaup Duck, Female Scaup Duck, and Red Headed Pochard from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

301. Arctic Puffin (Mormon arcticus) 302. Sea Dove (Mergulus alle) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Pied Grallina (Crallina 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).

Great-billed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus macrorhynchus) 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).

Wekau (Sceloglaux albifacies) 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).

Buff-sided Robin (Petroica cerviniventris) 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 Brown Acanthiza (Acanthiza pusilla) 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 Kingfisher (Alcyone pasilla) 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 and White cuckooshrike (Campephaga leucomela) 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).

New Holland Darter (Plotus 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).

1. White-plumed Honeyeater (Meliphaga penicillata) 2. White-eared Honeyeater (Meliphaga leucotis) 3. Yellow-eared Honeyeater (Meliphaga chrysotis) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Twee eenden (1873–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Wenskaart met zes ganzen (1878–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Elegant Grass-Parakeet (Euphema 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).

Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax 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).

Banded Grass Finch (Poephila cincta) 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).

Lovely Wren (Malurus amabilis) 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).

Pavonine quetzal (Pharomachrus pavoninus) 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.

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Black-headed Wren (Malurus melanocephalus) 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-headed Petrel (Procellaria Lessonii) 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-legged Spoonbill (Platalea flavipes) 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).

Brown Plover (Charadrius veredus) 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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Australian Rhynchaea (Rhynchaea 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).

Witte kaketoe (1878–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Kerstkaart met vier kraaien (1878–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

21. The Barred Owl (Ulula nebulosa) 22. The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Chinese Parra (Parra Sinensis) 1. Adult 2. Young 3. Chicken just hatched from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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

Rock Grass-Parakeet (Euphema petrophila) 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).

Powerful Owl (Athene strenua) 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).

Gould's Neomorpha (Neomorpha Gouldii) 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).

Noisy Pitta (Pitta strepitans) 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).

Swan River Honey-eater (Melithreptus chloropsis) 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 Swan (Cygnus atratus) 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 rosefinch male (Carpodacus erythrinus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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Sooty Owl (Strix tenebricosus, Gould) 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).

Large-billed Plover (Esacus magnirostris) 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 Shoveller (Spatula Rhynchotis) 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).

Lesser blak-backed gull (Larus fuscus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Rainbow Pitta (Pitta Iris) 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 Mycteria (Mycteria 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).

Bestelkaart voor Uilengeluk (1895) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Strix uralensis ♀ illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

White-eyed Crow (Corvus Coronoides) 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).

Chinese Quail (Synoicus Chinensis) 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).

Minute Bittern (Ardetta pusilla) 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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Double-banded Dottrel (Hiaticula bicincta) 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-capped Dottrel (Hiaticula ruficapilla) 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).

Tree Martin (Collocalia arborea) 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 Ibis (Threskiornis strictipennis) 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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Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) 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).

Ring-neckrd pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Brown’s Wren (alurus Brownii) 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).

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

Tasmanian Honey-eater (Meliphaga Australasiana) 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).

Oken’s Allgemeine Naturgeschichte by Lorenz Oken, published in 1843, a lithograph of pied avocet and oystercatcher. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

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

13. The Red-shoudered Buzzard (Buteo hyemalis) 14. The Golden Eagle (Aquila Chrysaëtos) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Yellow-eared Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus xanthonotus) 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-rumped Pardalote (Pardalotus xanthopygius) 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-backed Crow-Shrike (Gymnorhina leuconota) 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).

Piping Crow-Shrike (Gymnorhina Tibicen) 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).

Christmas dinner held by D'angleterre hotel at Biarritz, France (1898) from The Buttolph Collection of Menus.

Two Arabian Vultures (1885–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Patrijs (francolinus jugularis) (1878–1889) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Teapot with flower and bird design, by Ogata Shuhei, Edo period, 1800s AD, porcelain, overglaze enamel - Tokyo National Museum - Tokyo, Japan - DSC09360

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Tile with hamsa bird, inner court of the Palace of Panduvasnuvara, central Sri Lanka, 12th century AD, terracotta - Linden-Museum - Stuttgart, Germany - DSC03737

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Table screen with flowers and birds, side A, view 1, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century, jadeite - Matsuoka Museum of Art - Tokyo, Japan - DSC07370

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Table screen with flowers and birds, side A, view 2, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century, jadeite - - Matsuoka Museum of Art - Tokyo, Japan - DSC07373

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Warrior with bird headdress and shield, Nayarit or Colima state, Late Formative period, c. 100 BC to 200 AD, ceramic - Dallas Museum of Art - DSC04599

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Bird plaque, China, Liao dynasty, 907-1125 AD, gilt bronze - Middlebury College Museum of Art - Middlebury, VT - DSC08220

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