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

Flamingos from Voyages Dans les Deux Océans Atlantique et Pacifique (1844) published by Eugène Delessert.

Shining Stare or Green Stare illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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.

Young, emperor bird-of-paradise, female from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradise et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

115. The Spotted Canada Warbler (Sylvicola pardalina) 116. The Bay-breasted Warbler (Sylvicola castanea) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

227. American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana) 228. Marlin (Limosa fedoa) 229. American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Varied Graucalus (Graucalus mentalis) 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).

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.

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Vigors Pitta (Pitta Vigorsii) 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).

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

Cassowary from Adventures of a Gold-Digger (1856) published by John Sherer.

Tridigitated kingfisher or Deep-blue kingfisher illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Alexandrine parakeet and red-breasted parakeet (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

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.

Kingfisher (1688-1698) by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

Chickens and a duck by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

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Roodborstje op besneeuwde boomtak (1878–1910) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Mayna barbet or Green barbet illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Bell's Vireo (Vireo bellii) public domain from USFWS

Common tern, Sterna hirundo (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Warty-faced Honey-eater (Zanthomyza Phrygia) 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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Cassowary from Adventures of a Gold-Digger (1856) published by John Sherer.

Fasciated Honey-eater (Glyciphila fasciata) 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-coloured Sericornis (Sericornis humilis) 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-breasted Zosterops (Zosterops tephropleurus) 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).

Gallinaceous Parra (Parra gallinacea) 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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Selby’s Colluricincla (Colluricincla Selbii) 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 Whimbrel (Numenius minutus) 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).

Ground Graucalus (Pteropodocys Phasianella) 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-bellied flycatcher (Microeca flavigaster) 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 Falcon (Falco sunnier) 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-bellied Sphecotheres (Sphecotheres flaviventris) 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).

Spectacled Petrel (Procellaria conspicillata) 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).

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.

Fire Backed Crested Pheasant Hen (Euplocomus ignitus) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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

Kalenderblad juni met tureluur in het gras (1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

White-bellied Graucalus (Graucalus 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).

Australian Roller (Eurystomus 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).

Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra nitida) 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).

Broad-billed Flycatcher (Myiagra latirostris) 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-fronted Flycatcher (Monarcha trivirgata) 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).

Carinated Flycatcher (Monarcha carinata) 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-tailed Pachycephala (Pachycephala glaucura) 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-eyebrowed Pomatorhinus (Pomatorhinus superciliosus) 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).

Painted Finch (Emblema picta) 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).

Spotted Groud Thrush (Cinclosoma punctatum) 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).

Singing Honey-eater (Ptilotis sonorus) 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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Yellow-throated Honey-eater (Ptilotis flavigula) 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 Warbler (Cysticola isura) 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).

Spotted Sericornis (Sericornis maculatus) 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).

Slender-billed Zosterops (Zosterops tenuirostris) 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).

Plumbeous Flycatcher (Myiagra plumbea) 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).

Unadorned Cuckoo (Cuculus inornatus) 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).

Uniform Honey-eater (Ptilotis unicolor) 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).

Head of a shelduck (1828) by Jean Bernard (1775-1883).

Indian lory illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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

This copyright free illustration of a Weaver Bird nest is from page 3094.
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Red-naped Parrakeet or Short-tailed green Parrakeet illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Bearded vulture, Gypaetus barbatus (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Black headed Pheasant (Phasianus melanocephalus) Female from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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

1. Australlan Goshawk (Astur approximans) 2. & 3. Grey Goshawk (Astur novaehollandiae) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Tawny Eagle (Aquilla fulvescens) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Yellow-rumped Pardalote (Pardalotus 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).

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).

Gray-backed Zosterops (Zosterops dorsalis) 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 chat (Ephthianura 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).

Black-faced cuckooshrike (Graucalus melanops) 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).

West Australian Goshawk (Astur cruentus) 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 fronted falcon (Falco frontatus) 2. Black-cheeked falcon (Falco melanogenys) 3. New Zealand Falcon (Falco brunnea) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

150. Yellow-winged Bunting (Emberiza passerina) 151. Yellowbird (Carduelis tristis) 152. Field Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Black Honey-eater (Myzomela nigra) 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 Honey-eater (Melicophila picata) 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).

Sanguineous Honey-eater (Myzomela sanguincolenta) 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).

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

142. The Pine Bulfinch (Corythus enucleator) 143. The Cardinal Grosbeak (Pitylus cardinalis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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Kalenderblad januari met gekraagde roodstaart (1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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Twee witte kalkoenen bij hulsttakken in de sneeuw (1897) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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Tree Falcon, Falco subbuteo (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

White cockatoo perched on a branch. Illustration (1890–1891) by Wantanabe Seitei, a prominent Kacho-ga artist. Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

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

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Chilean Flamingo at Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, Gloucestershire, England.

Photographed by Adrian Pingstone in June 2004 and released to the public domain.

White-shouldered cuckooshrike (Campephaga humeralis) 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).

156. Song Sparrow (Fringilla melodia) 157. Indigo-bird (Spiza cyanea) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

1. Spotted owl (Athene maculata) 2. Boobook owl (Athene boobook) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

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

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-tailed Tropic Bird (Phaeton phoenicurus)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-cheeked Honey-eater (Meliphaga sericea) 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).

87. The Red-throated Hummingbird, male and female (Trochilus colubris) 88. The Red-bellied Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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Grey-breasted Wood Swallow (Artamus cinereous) 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-headed Honey-eater (Myzomela erythrocephala) 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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