1,800 Free Artworks of Vintage Bird

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

Cigales et anémones, bordure de napperon. Aras et platane, fonte from L'animal dans la décoration (1897) illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil.

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

199. Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Ardea violacea) 200. Lawyer (Himantopus nigricollis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

199. Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Ardea violacea) 200. Lawyer (Himantopus nigricollis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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.

Japanese swallow bird, illustration from Seitei Kacho Gafu (1890–1891) by Wantanabe Seitei, a prominent Kacho-ga artist. Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Zilvermeeuw (1878–1908) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Sparrows on snowy berry bush (ca. 1900–1945) by Ohara Koson.

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

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

Northern hawk-owl (SURNIA ULULA) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Game Cock, Silver Spangled, White Feathered Bantam Hen, Dorking Hen, Black Polish Hen, Malay Cock, and Hen from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Gyrfalcon, Gyr Falcon male (Falco rusticolus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Escargots, bordure. Libellule et roseaux, papier peint. Mouettes, bordure from L'animal dans la décoration (1897) illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil.Original from the The New York Public Library.

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.

Field Reed Lark Calamanthus campestris) 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).

Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata) 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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Spotless Egret (Herodias immaculata) 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).

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

Faisans ordinaires from L'animal dans la décoration (1897) illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil.

Large–Flowering Sensitive Plant from The Temple of Flora (1807) by Robert John Thornton.

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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.

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.

76. The Solitary Greenlet (Vireo solitarius) 77. The Yellow-throated Greenlet (Vireo flavifrons) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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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.

Wonga-wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia 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).

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).

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).

Masked Gannet (Sula 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).

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.

Grey-headed Wagtail (MOTACILLA (BUDYTES) FLAVA THUNBERGI) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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).

Boreal Owl, Tengmalm's Owl (Aegolius funereus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Cautious Albatros (Diomedea 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).

Australian Gannet (Sula 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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Glossy Ibis (Falcinellus igneus) 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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Crimson-bellied Parakeet (Psephotus haematogaster) 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 Pardalote (Pardalotus 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).

Boobook Owl (Athene boobook) 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).

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).

New Holland Goshawk (Astur Nova-Hollandix) 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 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).

1. Javan Hen (Gallus furcatus); 2. Lord Stanley's Hen (Gallus Stanleyi); 3. Bank's Hen (Gallus Bankiva) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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

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

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

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

Scaly-breasted parrakeet illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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).

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).

Northern cuckooshrike (Campephaga Karu) 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-breasted scrubwren (Sericornis laevigaster) 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 Prion (Prion vittatus) 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-billed Albatros (Diomedea chlororhynchos) 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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Wedge-tailed Petrel (Puffinus sphenurus) iillustrated 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 Parakeet (Pezoporus formosus) 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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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).

Little Colluricincla (Colluricincla parvula) 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).

Standard-Wing (Semioptera Wallacei) 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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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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Yellow-tinted Honey-eater (Ptilotis flavescens) 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).

Blue Reef Heron (Herodias jugularis) 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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Great Bower Bird (Chlamydera nuchalis) 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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Crested Pigeon (Ocyphaps Lophotes) 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).

Spalding's orthonyx (Orthonyx Spaldingi) 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-bellied Rail (Eulabeornis castaneoventris) 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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Slender-billed Spine-bill (Acanthorhynchus 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).

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Common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) and House Sparrow female (Passer domesticus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Tweekoppige adelaar omringd door vogels (1893) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Winterkoninkje op besneeuwde tak (1878–1907) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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

Crane by Kōno Bairei (1844-1895) Digitally enhanced from our own original 1913 edition.

Great-billed Parrot illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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

Swallow Dicaeum (Dicaeum hirundinaceum) 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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Rufous-headed Bristle-Bird (Sphenura Broadbenti) 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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Plumed Honey-eater (Ptilotis plumulus) 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).

Curria Partridge (Perdix Hardwickii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Pantagonian penguin or Cinereous-brown penguin illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813).

Crested penguin illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813).

Falcon or Brown Falcon illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

American Wild Turkey, Crested Curassow, Galeated Curassow, and Red Curassow from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Black-tailed Parakeet (Polytelis melanura) 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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Furcated Hummingbird illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

White-headed Osprey (Pandion leucocephalus) 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-breasted Robin (Eopsaltria 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).

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).

Tetaar Jabiru (Mycteria Australis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Javan Cormorant (Carbo Javannica) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Fire-backed pheasant or Black pheasant illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Silken-feathered Chatterer illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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