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Pied Robin (Petroica bicolor, Swains) 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).

Chesnut-Coloured Shieldrake (Casarca Tadornoides) 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).

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).

Fiery Parakeet (Platycercus ignitus) 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).

Leach's Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus Leachii) 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).

Nocturnal Ground-Parakeet (Geopsittacus occidentalis) 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).

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

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

Spectacled Teal and Snow-bent Bamboo illustration from Pictorial Monograph of Birds (1885) by Numata Kashu (1838-1901). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

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.

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

Great Crow-Shrike (Strepera graculina) 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).

Vaillantian Parrakeet or Crimson Parrakeet illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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

Aromatic Pigeon or Olive-green Pigeon illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Blue-cheeked Parakeet (Platycercus cyanogenys) 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 Cassowary (Casuarius 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).

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).

Poissons, frise au pochoir. Cacatoës et citrons, cretonne from L'animal dans la décoration (1897) illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil.

Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Flinder's Cuckoo (Eudynamys Flindersii) 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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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).

Satin Bower Bird (Ptilonorhynchus holossericeus) 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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Topaz-throated hummingbird or Long-tailed red hummingbird illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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

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Regulus-like Acanthiza (Acanthiza Reguloides) 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).

45. The Cow Bunting (Molothrus pecoris) 46. The Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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

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).

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).

Common flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

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

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

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Crowned pigeon or Blue-grey pigeon illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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.

70. The Great-crested Kingbird (Tyrannus crinitus) 71. The Yellow-brested Chat (Icteria viridis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

45. The Cow Bunting (Molothrus pecoris) 46. The Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) 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).

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).

Malabar Hen (Gallus giganteus) Common in Doab. 4/5 Nat. size. A. Foot Nat. Size from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

70. The Great-crested Kingbird (Tyrannus crinitus) 71. The Yellow-brested Chat (Icteria viridis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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.

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.

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

Yellow-bellied Parakeet (Platycercus 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).

Black-capped kingfisher or Violet-blue kingfisher illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Vintage Victorian style penguins engraving.

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

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.

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus Cuvieri) 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 Wren (Malurus cyaneus) 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 Wild Duck (Anus superciliosa) 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).

Fawn-breasted Superb Warbler (Malurus 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).

Easter cards with ornamental decoration (1881) from The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection published by L. Prang & Co.

Love Cover (1899) print in high resolution by Maurice Denis. Original from The Cleveland Museum of Art. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

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

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

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.

Lahtora Butcher Bird (Lanius Lahtora) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834)by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Chuckar Partridge (Perdix chukar) India. Natural size from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Hummingbird by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

Orange-bellied Grass-Parrakeet (Euphema aurantia) 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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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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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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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).

Yellow-throated Sericornis (Sericornis citreogularis) 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).

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).

Red-billed hoopoe or Violet-black hoopoe illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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).

Australian Pratincole (Glareola grallaria) 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).

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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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).

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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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).

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).

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.

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

1. Yellow Rosella (Platycercus flaveolus) 2. Yellow-bellied Parrakeet (Platycercus flaviventris) 3. Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus palliceps) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

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).

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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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).

Australian Bustard (Otis Australasianus) 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).

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).

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

Western parotia in the idle state from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Spotted Billed Duck (Anas poecillorhyncha) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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.

Illustration of Toco and Rhinoceros bird from Zoological lectures delivered at the Royal institution in the years 1806-7 illustrated by George Shaw (1751-1813).

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

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

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

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.

Peaceful Ground Dove (Geopelia tranquilla) 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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