1,800 Free Artworks of Vintage Bird

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Ecuadorian hillstar hummingbird (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) with Flower of the Andes (Chuquiraga jussieui).

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Mezereum. Daphne mezereum. Stronly scented early spring flowers appear before leaves. Fruit is bright red and extremely poisonous to all but fruit eating birds. The American flora vol. 2, by Strong, Asa B. (1855)

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Florida Jay in American Persimmon

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The red bird, the hiccory tree, and the pignut (1731).

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Hummingbirds with Yellow Trumpet Vine (Adenocalymma comosum)

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Blue Jay, Cyanocitta cristata [as Corvus cristatus] and Cross Vine, Bignonia capreolata (1838)

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"Bicos".

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Violet grosbeak (Coccothraustes purpurea) with Poisonwood (Metopium toxiferum). By Mark Catesby, (1722)

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Lapageria rosea - Chilean Bellflower.

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Perfumed passionflower. Passiflora vitifolia.

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Great sapphirewing hummingbirds and Banana Passion Fruit vine (Passiflora mollissima as Tacsonia mollissima)

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Tulip tree, American tulip tree, fiddle-tree (Liriodendron tuliperfera) with Baltimore-bird, oriole (Icterus Ex Aureo Nigroque varius). One of the largest trees native to the eastern United States. Illustration by Mark Catesby, (1722).

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Passiflora foetida - Wild Maracuja - Bracts trap insects with a stickly substance that contains digestive enzymes - Fruit is the size of ping pong ball - Orange red when ripe with mildly sweet bluish white pulp.

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Cerises. Sour cherry, Wild cherry. For pies and tarts. More nutritional than sweet cherries, trees easier to grow. Birds are crazy for them.

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

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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.

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

The 18th century illustration of a black bird with blueberries and apricots.

The 18th century illustration of two brown and yellow birds on branches with carnations and insects.

Cuckoo bird on a tree branch vintage illustration

Dead bird (1919) by Julie de Graag (1877-1924).

Common Peacock, Ringed Pheasant, Horned Pheasant, and Silver Pheasant from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

The Naturalist’s Library by Sir William Jardine (1836), a majestic male peafowl portrait. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Twee schuitbekreigers (1878–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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.

The 18th century illustration of a European green woodpecker on a branch with rose and forget me nots.

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Twee studies van een flamingo (1873–1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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The 18th century illustration of a bird perched on a branch which bears a pear, red and white blossoms, and leaves with a ladybug and butterfly in upper right corner.

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

Twee zilverreigers (1878–1905) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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One-carunculated Cassowary (Casuarius uniappendiculatus) 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).

The 18th century illustration of a black bird with roses.

Copied paintings from the tombs of Nevoethph and Menothph from Monuments de l'Égypte et de la Nubie (1835–1845) by Jean François Champollion (1790–1832).

Ex libris van Jhr. C.H.J. van Haeften (1895) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Vintage Victorian style penguins engraving.

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

Drie vliegende vogels (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.

236. White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 237. Wild Goose (Anser canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

236. White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 237. Wild Goose (Anser canadensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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

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Vignet met een vredesduif by Isaac Weissenbruch (1836–1912).

28. The American Barn Owl (Strix pratincola) 29. The Great Gray Owl (Syrnium cinereum) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

The Western Swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Dead pigeon by Jean Bernard (1775-1883).

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Head of a bird of prey (1818) by Jean Bernard (1775-1883).

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

Vintage Victorian style peacock engraving.

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

The 18th century illustration of a brown bird on apple branch with caterpillar.

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211. Varied Tatler (Titatus malenoleucus) 212. Yellowlegs (Totanus flavipes) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

The ukiyo-e illustration, Pheasant & Small Pine by Utagawa Hiroshige also known as Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858), a portrait of a majestically vibrant pheasant. Digitally enhanced from our own antique plate.

Dood vogeltje patrijs? (1873–917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Lesser spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos minor (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Zes kraanvogels aan de waterkant (1878–1910) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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

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

117. The Gren Black-capped Warbler (Wilsonia pusilla) 118. The Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

225. New York Rail (Ortygometra noveboracensis) 226. Brown Pelican (Pelecanus fuscus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

117. The Gren Black-capped Warbler (Wilsonia pusilla) 118. The Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Japanese Long-tailed Tit and Pomegranate illustration from Pictorial Monograph of Birds (1885) by Numata Kashu (1838-1901). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Nest and eggs from Travel And Research In Algeria... With... Panels, Etc by Alexander Koenig (1897).

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

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.

51. The Raven (Corvus corax) 52. The Common Crow (Corvus americanus) 53. The Magpie (Pica caudata) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Drie hanen (1898) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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234. Florida Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) 235. American Swan (Cygnus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

234. Florida Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) 235. American Swan (Cygnus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Kingfisher in the snow (ca. 1925–1936) by Ohara Koson.

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34. The Red-headed Woodpecker (Picus erythrocephalus) 35. The Downy Woodpecker (Picus pubescens) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Uitnodiging met twee kaketoes (1896) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Tentoonstellingsaffiche met een pauw en een fazant voor een tentoonstelling van Theo van Hoytema bij Firma Frans Buffa en Zonen te Amsterdam (1896) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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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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36. The Arctic Woodpecker (Picus arcticus) 37. The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Picus carolinus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Drijvende eend (1878–1909) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

36. The Arctic Woodpecker (Picus arcticus) 37. The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Picus carolinus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Scarlet macaw, Ara macao (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

95. The Golden-crested Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) 96. The Winter Wren (Troglodytes hyemalis) 97. The House Wren (Troglodytes ædon) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

zure-breasted Porphyrio (Porphyrio bellus) 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).

A traditional portrait of a flock of beautiful Japanese red crown crane by Ogata Korin (1658-1716). Digitally enhanced from our own antique plate.

Wenskaart met vier lepelaars (c.1878–c.1917) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Aankondiging voor kalender 1904 (ca. 1878–1904) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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The great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos major (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

The European green woodpecker, Picus viridis (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Hartebeest 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.

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Picus viridis ♂ 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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