1,800 Free Artworks of Vintage Bird

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Blue Tit and a Great TIt by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

The 18th century illustration of a brown bird on a branch with rose, tulip, and insects.

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Bengal Horned Pheasant (Satyra Lathami) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Long-legged Sandpiper from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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

Columbian Water Ouzel and Arctic Water Ouzel from Birds of America (1838) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851 ), etched by William Home Lizars (1788 - 1859).

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

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

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

Havell's Tern and Trudeau's Tern from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

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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.

Nachtelijk landschap met trekvogels (1878–1907) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Hardwicke's Polyplectron (Polyplectron Hardwickii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Nuttall's lesser-marsh Wren from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Fresh Water Marsh Hen from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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

Fawn-breasted Kingfisher (Dacelo corvina) 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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Paradise crow, female from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Toco foot, beak and tongue from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Guianan cock-of-the-rock, female from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Great Footed Hawk from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Eared Grebe from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

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

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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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

Hairy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-shafted Woodpecker, Lewis' Woodpecker and Red-breasted Woodpecker from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

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

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

1. Mallee Ringneck (Barnardius barnardi) 2. Maroon Shining Parrot (Platycercus tabuensis) 3. Australian ringneck (Platycercus zonarius) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

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).

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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Vintage Victorian style penguins engraving.

Red-tailed Hawk from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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

Semipalmated Sandpiper from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

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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.

Audubon's Warbler, Hermit Warbler and Black-throated gray Warbler from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

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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).

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.

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).

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).

Ceram Lory or Scarlet 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.

Hand drawn sketch of birds by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Turquoisine Superb Warbler (Malurus callainus) 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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Illustration of Dodo from Zoological lectures delivered at the Royal institution in the years 1806-7 by George Shaw (1751-1813).

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).

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

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).

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

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.

Small Frigate Bird (Attagen Ariel) 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).

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).

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).

Delicate Owl (Strix delicatulus) 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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Eurasian magpie (PICA PICA) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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).

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).

Swift Lorikeet (Lathamus discolor) 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. Regent Parrot (Polytelis melanura) 2. Superb parrot, male 3. female (Polytelis barrabandi) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

56. The Cedar Bird (Bombycilla carolinensis) 57. The Bohemian Waxwing (Bomyicilla garrula) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

The History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith (1774), a rare antique handcolored ornithology print of various type of birds. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

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

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.

Twelve wired bird of paradise from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

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1. Wattle bird (Anthochaera mellivora) 2. Red wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) 3. Western wattlebird (Anthochaera lewinii) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

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

Brown Creeper and Californian Nuthatch from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

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Splendid Parakeet (Platycercus splendidus) 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-legged Oyster-catcher, or Slender-billed Oyster-catcher from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

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Ceiling Ornamentation (Memphis & Thebes) from Histoire de l'art égyptien (1878) by Émile Prisse d'Avennes.

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

Black-throated Guillemot, Nobbed-billed Auk, Curled-crested Auk and Horned-billed Guillemot from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

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White-breasted Zosterops (Zosterops 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).

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.

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.

Least Stormy-Petrel from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Sharp-tailed Finch from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

56. The Cedar Bird (Bombycilla carolinensis) 57. The Bohemian Waxwing (Bomyicilla garrula) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Deer from The Sportsman and Naturalist in Canada, or notes on the Natural History of the Game, Game Birds, and Fish of that Country (1866) published by William Ross King.

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White Dotted Eagle (Aquila punctata) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Graeat Wattled Honey-eater (Anthochaera inauris) 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).

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

Oken Eggs - taf. 6 (1843) by Lorenz Oken (1779-1851), a collection of different eggs of different species of birds. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

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

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).

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).

Varied Lorikeet (Trichoglossus versicolor) 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).

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

Variegated finch or Elegant finch illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

White-collared kingfisher or Blue kingfisher illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

43. The Golden Oriole (Icterus baltimore) 44. Ditto, female illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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.

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

Pompadour Chatterer or Purple Chatterer illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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