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Wattled Honey-eater (Anthochaera carunculata) 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).

Tits on Cherry Branch (1900–1910) by Ohara Koson.

Rooster by Jean Bernard (1775-1883).

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Swedish Red-breast or Brown Motacilla illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

1. White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) 2. Whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Great Grey Heron (Ardea leucophaea) 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-fronted Heron (Ardea 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).

1. Possibly Boobook (Athene fortis) 2. Powerful owl (Athene strenua) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

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

Norfolk Island Robin (Petroica erythrogastra) 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-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).

Australian Swift (Cypselus 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).

Yellow Honey-eater (Ptilotis flava) 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).

Cape Petrel (Daption Capensis) 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).

Siskin and Euonymus Alata illustration from Pictorial Monograph of Birds (1885) by Numata Kashu (1838-1901). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

1. Delicate Owl (Strix delicatulus) 2. (Ring-eyed Owl) Strix cyclops illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Chinese painting featuring two birds among flowers (ca.1800–1899) from the Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection.

Pied Egret (Herodias 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).

White-headed Stilt (Himantopus 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).

Ka-ka Parrot (Nestor hypopolius) 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).

Flame-breasted Robin (Petroica phoenicea) 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).

Moustached Honey-eater (Meliphaga mystacalis) 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).

Red-footed falcon (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

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

Spur Winged Plover, Male and Female (Charadrius ventralis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Victoria Rifle-bird (Ptiloris Victoriae) 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).

Crowned Wren (Malurus coronatus) 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-faced Storm Petrel (Thalassidroma marina) 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 Grey Bittern (Ardetta stagnatilis) 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).

Banded Wren (Alurus splendens) 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).

Pectoral Rail (Rallus pectoralis) 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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1. Black-headed Brachypus (Brachypus melanocephalus); 2. Short Tailed Pelta (Pelta brachyura); 3. White Cheeked Brachypus (Brachypus leucogenis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Kalenderblad maart met ooievaars (1902) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

Masked Barn Owl (Strix Personata, Vig) 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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Long-billed Honey-eater (Meliphaga longirostris) 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-eared Kite illustration from Pictorial Monograph of Birds (1885) by Numata Kashu (1838-1901). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Greater Scaup, Scaup (Nyroca marila) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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

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

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.

1. Hepburn's Francolin (Perdix Hepburnii); 2. Perdix Hepburnii, var. Pallida odypore from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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

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).

Green-backed Zosterops (Zosterops chloronotus) 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 pied cormorant (Phalacrocorax melanoleucus) 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 Cormorant (Phalacrocorax Carboides) 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).

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

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The 18th century illustration of a bird on an orange branch with butterfly.

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The Journey of the Magi (ca. 1433–35) by Stefano di Giovanni.

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

161. Swamp Finch (Ammodramus palustris) 162. Chewink (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Crested Wedge-bill (Sphenostoma cristata) 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-breasted Cuckoo (Cacomantis castaneiventris) 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).

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

Black-necked Aracari, female from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Chinese Parra (Parra Sinensis) 1. Adult 2. Young 3. Chicken just hatched from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

161. Swamp Finch (Ammodramus palustris) 162. Chewink (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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

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

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

Black-faced Wood-Swallow (Artamus 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).

Royal spoonbill (platalea regia) 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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Brush Cuckoo (Cuculus insperatus) 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).

Jardine’s cuckooshrike (Campephaga 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).

Cereopsis Goose (Cereopsis 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).

Siberian Jay (Perisoreus infaustus) 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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Red-eyebrowed Finch (Estrelda temporalis)  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 Cock by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

Bucephala Clangula illustrated byhttps://www.rawpixel.com/search/the%20von%20Wright%20brothers? the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Ferruginous duck male (Nyroca fuligule) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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

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

Greate Scaup, Scaup male ♂ (Nyroca marila) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

White-bellied Sea Eagle (Ichthyiaetus leucosternus) 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).

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

187. White-crested Heron (Ardea candidissima) 188. Green Heron or Poke (Ardea virescens) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

187. White-crested Heron (Ardea candidissima) 188. Green Heron or Poke (Ardea virescens) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

257. Whistler (Fuligula clangula) 258. Pied Duck (Fuligula labradora) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

257. Whistler (Fuligula clangula) 258. Pied Duck (Fuligula labradora) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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

Kaup's Flycatcher (Arses Kaupi) 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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Blue-banded Grass-Parakeet (Euphema chrysostoma) 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-breasted Pomatorhinus (Pomatorhinus rubeculus) 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-rumped Acanthiza (Acanthiza chrysorrhoea) 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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Red-breasted flycatcher ♂ (Ficedula parva) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

74. The Warblink Greenlet (Vireo gilvus) 75. The Red-eyed Greenlet (Vireo olivaceus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Common Crane, White Stork, Gigantic Crane, Common Heron, and Little Egret from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own publication.

74. The Warblink Greenlet (Vireo gilvus) 75. The Red-eyed Greenlet (Vireo olivaceus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Plumed Egret (Herodias plumiferus) 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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Musk Duck (Biziura lobata) 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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Pied Wagtai Male ♂ (MOTACILLA ALBA) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Mountain eagle from An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales (1804) published by David Collins.

Long-eared owl on bare tree branch (1900 - 1930) by Ohara Koson (1877-1945).

Aladdin's Lamp Christmas and birthday cards with poems by Joaquin Miller, peacock feathers

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Northern shoveler by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

Superb Fruit Pigeon (Ptilinopus superbus) 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).

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.

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

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.

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