919 Free Artworks of Vintage Birds Illustration

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The 18th century illustration of a small black and white bird on rose leaf with blossoms and butterflies.

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Red-tailed Tropic Bird (Phaeton phoenicurus)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 winter bird etching illustration from The Baby's Museum; or, Rhymes, jingles, and ditties, newly arranged by Uncle Charlie (1882).

Red-winged Lory (Aprosmictus erythropterus) 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).

Oken’s Allgemeine Naturgeschichte by Lorenz Oken, published in 1843, a lithograph of pied avocet and oystercatcher. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Le Flammant (Flamingo) by Edouard Travies (1853), a portrait of a white flamingo in its natural habitat. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

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Christmas Card Depicting Birds (1865–1899) by L. Prang & Co.

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Christmas Card Depicting Winter Landscapes with Dogs, Rabbits, and Birds (1865–1899) by L. Prang & Co.

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

The 18th century illustration of brown and black bird and blue and yellow birds on branch with red blossoms hunting insects.

Five hummingbirds (1688-1698) by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

Yellow-breasted Flycatcher (Machaerirhynchus flaviventer) 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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The blue bird of paradise illustrated by Sir Henry Hamilton Johnston (1858-1927). Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Tasmanian Crow-Shrike (Gymnorhina organicum) 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 blue black bird on rose branch with spider.

Rifle Bird (Ptiloris paradiseus) 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).

Pale-headed Parakeet (Platycercus palliceps) 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).

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

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

Great-billed Heron (Ardea rectirostris) 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.

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Winter bird illustration from The Child's Book of Poetry. A selection of poems, ballads and hymns (1886) published by R.T.S. London.

Ornithology from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

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.

Red-collared Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) 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).

Swainson’s Graucalus (Graucalus Swainsonii) 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.

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Vaillantian Paradise-bird or Violet-black Bird of Paradise illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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.

Australian Crane (Grus 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).

Acht kalkoenen (1892) print in high resolution by Theo van Hoytema.

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Twee vliegende meeuwen (1873–1917) 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.

Christmas Card Depicting Winter Landscapes, Birds, and Flowers (1865–1899) by L. Prang & Co.

Blue grossbeak or Deep blue grossbeak illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Sidney Hall’s (1831) astronomical chart illustration of the Canis Major, Lepus, Columba Noachi and the Cela Sculptoris.

Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila focosa) 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).

King Lory (Aprosmictus scapulatus) 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).

Rust-coloured Bronzewing (Lophophaps ferruginea) 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 stork ♀ (Ciconia ciconia) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

King vulture 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.

Many-coloured Parakeet (Psephotus multicolor) 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 Egret (Hrodias syrmatophorus) 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).

Barnard's Parakeet (Platycercus Barnardii) 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).

Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) 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).

Long-tailed Wren (Malurus longicaudus) 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 bouquet of two carnations and a tulip bound by a blue ribbon; bird perched on tulip; butterflies and insect fly above.

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The 18th century illustration of a basket of blossoms and leaves with pomegranates on earth.

100. The Blackcap Tit (Parus atricapillus) 101. The Crested Tit (Parus bicolor) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

100. The Blackcap Tit (Parus atricapillus) 101. The Crested Tit (Parus bicolor) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Magnificent Rifle-bird (Ptiloris magnifica) 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 roller (CORACIAS GARRULUS) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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

Porphyry-crowned Lorikeet (Trichoglossus Porphyrocephalus) 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 Cuckoo (Chalcites osculans) 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).

Musky Lorikeet (Trichoglossus concinnus) 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).

Blood-stained Cockatoo (Cacatua sanguinca) 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).

Moutain Thrush (Oreocincla lunulata) 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).

Wekau (Sceloglaux albifacies) 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).

165. Horned Lark (Alauda cornuta) 166. Fox-colored Sparrow (Fringilla iliaca) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

165. Horned Lark (Alauda cornuta) 166. Fox-colored Sparrow (Fringilla iliaca) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

A Turkey by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

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Almorah Jay (Garrulus Vigorsii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

The 18th century illustration of pair of brown birds with blossoms, berries, and a butterfly.

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Red-backed Parakeet (Psephotus haematonotus) 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-winged Wren (Malurus 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).

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

Little Penguin (Spheniscus minor) 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).

Sooty Owl (Strix tenebricosus, Gould) 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).

Rainbow Pitta (Pitta Iris) 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).

Large-billed Plover (Esacus magnirostris) 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).

Strix uralensis ♀ illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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

Raubvogel translated Birds of Prey (ca.1840), a lithograph of various birds of prey perched on a tree. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

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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The History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith (1774), a rare antique handcolored tableau of two parakeets. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Yellow Zosterops (Zosterops lutcus) 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).

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

Brown's Parakeet (Platycercus Brownii) 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 manakin and Black manakin illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Christmas Card (1874) by anonymous.

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Colombes et lis, étoffe imprimée from L'animal dans la décoration (1897) illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil.

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The 18th century illustration of pair of brown birds on rose stem with butterfly and spider.

Barred-shouldered Ground Dove (Geopelia humeralis) 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 Fruit Pigeon (Carpophaga leucomela) 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).

Cat Bird (Ptilonorhynchus Smithii) 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).

Bicheno’s Finch (Estrelda Bichenovii) 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 shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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.

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

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Rose-hill Parakeet (Platycercus eximius) 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).

Shielded Legged Horned Owl (Strix Hardwickii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Gray Fluff Tits (1688-1698) by Johan Teyler (1648 -1709).

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Colorful vintage hummingbird illustration

Antique plant Olearia augustifolia - mutton bird scrub - Teteaweka drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

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

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Hyacinthine maccaw or Long-tailed deep-blue maccaw illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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