Mottled Collection

Strigops habroptilus, kakapo
Watercolour by John Gerrard Keulemans (c. 1887-1905), from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A history of the Birds of New Zealand (1887-88)

Red kite (Milvus milvus), two birds perching on a branch, one perching on top end of branch, the other looking over shoulder

Phoeniconaias minor, lesser flamingo
Pencil and watercolour drawing by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1918) from his African birds sketchbook

Hemiscyllium ocellatum, epaulette shark
Ff. 56. Pencil sketch by Herman Dietrich Sporing made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Falco peregrinus, peregrine falcon
A peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight. The peregrine falcon can be seen in most parts of the UK except around london and the home counties. They breed in rocky cliffs and uplands

Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), perched behind a cactus

Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey
Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), Lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis or European River Lamprey), and Silver Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon unicuspis). Date: 1865

The Eggs of British Birds -- assorted eggs of different colours and sizes. Date: 1894

Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper)
5670972 Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

LS Plate 2 from the John Reeves Collection
Large Series plate 2, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Tringa glareola, wood sandpiper
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Plate from The Gleanings of Natural History by George Edwards Plate 350 hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History Vol 3 1764 Annotated Black

Internally decorated and acid-cut trumpet vase by Auguste Daum (1853-1909) (glass)
BON109582 Internally decorated and acid-cut trumpet vase by Auguste Daum (1853-1909) (glass) by Daum, Auguste (1853-1909); height:34.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Abstract image of a mottled American Sycamore tree trunk fallen in the water - Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Recycled craft paper textured background in light pink old rose color Recycled craft paper textured background in light pink old rose color. High quality texture in extremely high resolution

Close-up shots of the leaves from the elephant ears plant, also known as Alocasia

People on a horse drawn omnibus (1843 engraving)
The conductor, the driver and a press of passengers aboard a horse drawn omnibus. Woodcut engraving in sepia on aged paper

Galapagos green turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizi) swimming in coastal waters of San Cristobal Island, Galapagos

Orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines), male on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Republic of Ireland. May

Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp. ) portrait. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia
Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp.) portrait. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

USA, Alaska. Sea stars on the beach at low tide

USA, Alaska. Orange mottled sea stars and green sea urchins on the beach at low tide

Mermaid swimming underwater with fish
A mermaid swimming with the fish under the sea. From "Christmas Posy - A Bunch of Verses for Children", a supplement to the Christmas Number of Woman for 1897

Copan brook frog (Duellmanohyla soralia) resting on a leaf at night, Caribbean slope of Guatemala. Endangered

Long eared owl (Asio otus) perched on branch, Hampshire, UK. October. Captive, controlled conditions

RF - Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male, resting on flower (Cruciferae sp)
RF - Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male, resting on flower (Cruciferae sp.), Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Streaked gurnard (Trigloporus lastoviza) portrait, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) moving over rocks, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

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Brown Anole Lizard, Choca Region of NW Ecuador. Date: 27/06/2011

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Spotted tussock moth caterpillar, Lophocampa maculata, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Vulturine Guineafowl, Acryllium vulturinum, immature taking cover under brush with its flock. Masai Mara, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

Illustration of Hypsilophodon dinosaur feeding on plants
Animal Behaviour, Animal Head, Animal Themes, Beak, Camouflage, Close-Up, Cretaceous, Extinct, Feeding, Food Chain, Front View, Green, Head and Shoulders, Herbivorous, Hypsilophodon

Page 321. The Kestrel, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670153 Page 321. The Kestrel, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 263. The Curlew, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670118 Page 263. The Curlew, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Russian Dancers, (silvered, gilt and gold painted bronze and ivory statuette, mott)
985579 Russian Dancers, (silvered, gilt and gold painted bronze and ivory statuette, mott) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 59.6 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Dancers)

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Panther Flounder camouflaged on sand - Tukad Linggah dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Panther Flounder camouflaged on sand - Tukad Linggah dive site, Seraya, Karangasem

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Tail of Peacock Mantis - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Tail of Peacock Mantis - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Peacock Mantis - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Peacock Mantis - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Thirteen Teeth Mantis Shrimp in hole - with Snapping Shrimp, Synalpheus sp - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Thirteen Teeth Mantis Shrimp in hole - with Snapping Shrimp, Synalpheus sp - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Algae Octopus camouflaged on sand - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Algae Octopus camouflaged on sand - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site

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Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Blotched Sole - night dive - Sakokreng Jetty dive site, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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Zebra Mantis Shrimp - camouflaged in hole - night dive - Sakokreng Jetty dive site, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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Day Octopus - Batu Mandi dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Leaf Scorpionfish - Batu Mandi dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Variegated Lizardfish - Demak dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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"Mottled: A Tapestry of Nature's Colors" In the dense forests of New Zealand, a Strigops habroptilus, commonly known as the kakapo, displays its mottled plumage. With intricate patterns blending shades of green and brown, it effortlessly camouflages itself among the foliage. On a branch high above, a Red kite (Milvus milvus) perches gracefully. Its feathers are adorned with an enchanting mix of reds and browns, creating a stunning mottled effect that catches the eye. Not far away, a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) stands tall on another branch. Its sleek body showcases an exquisite blend of dark and light hues - nature's own masterpiece in mottling. Down by the shimmering waters stand lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor), their delicate pink plumage speckled with patches of white. The subtle mottling adds depth to their already captivating appearance. Venturing into the depths below sea level lies an epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum). Its skin is beautifully patterned with spots and blotches in varying shades - an underwater marvel in natural mottling. Moving towards freshwater habitats, we encounter lampreys - Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey. These ancient creatures boast bodies covered in scales displaying mesmerizing patterns resembling delicate brushstrokes across their skin. Flipping through pages filled with avian wonders brings us to page 78 where an Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper) captures our attention. The artist skillfully portrays its elegant form using watercolors that create soft gradients and gentle mottling effects. Perched behind a cactus hides the Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), showcasing its unique textured skin marked by irregular patches arranged like puzzle pieces. Its mottled appearance serves as a natural defense against predators.