Ornithology Collection (page 5)

Male blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) perched on a pine tree branch. Photographed in Israel in October

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305134 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304511 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305772 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305769 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305762 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305863 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305859 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305854 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305844 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305837 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305834 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305826 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305825 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305823 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305822 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305814 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305806 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305800 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305798 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305795 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305792 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305789 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305788 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305785 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty
5912869 Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty.; (add.info.: Duck-winged game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by John Goodwin)

Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa
5893536 Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa.; (add.info.: Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens
5893529 Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens.; (add.info.: Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus
5893524 Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus.; (add.info.: Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus)

Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
5893523 Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis.; (add.info.: Nest and eggs of the gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. Cat bird, Minus carolinensis)

Razorbill and emperor penguin
5855236 Razorbill and emperor penguin; (add.info.: Razorbill, Alca torda, and emperor penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Eagle-owl and tawny owl
5855214 Eagle-owl and tawny owl; (add.info.: Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo, and tawny owl or brown owl, Strix aluco. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Eastern kingbird and Asian paradise flycatcher
5855198 Eastern kingbird and Asian paradise flycatcher; (add.info.: Eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, and Asian paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi)

Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus
5855180 Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus; (add.info.: Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304524 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304523 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304522 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304520 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Extinct great auk, Pinguinus impennis e, emperor penguin g, Aptenodytes forsteri g, great crested grebe b
FLO5000188 Extinct great auk, Pinguinus impennis e, emperor penguin g, Aptenodytes forsteri g, great crested grebe b, Podiceps cristatus, Atlantic puffin f, Fratercula arctica, black guillemot d

Superb lyrebird, Menura novaehollandiae (Parkinsonian paradise bird, Paradisea parkinsoniana)
FLO4997417 Superb lyrebird, Menura novaehollandiae (Parkinsonian paradise bird, Paradisea parkinsoniana). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder after Jean Baptiste Audebert

Partridge, Perdix perdix
6337047 Partridge, Perdix perdix; (add.info.: Partridge, Perdix perdix. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Galton Jr.'s Natural History of Birds containing a Variety of Facts selected)

Golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus
6337044 Golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus; (add.info.: Golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus. Cock gold pheasant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Samuel Galton Jr.'s Natural History of)

Boatbill or boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius
6337055 Boatbill or boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius; (add.info.: Boatbill or boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius)

Common cock or red junglefowl, Gallus gallus, 1791 (engraving)
6337048 Common cock or red junglefowl, Gallus gallus, 1791 (engraving); (add.info.: Common cock or red junglefowl, Gallus gallus)

Nest of the Goshawk, (Astur palumbarius), 1882
7125189 Nest of the Goshawk, (Astur palumbarius), 1882; (add.info.: Nest of the Goshawk, (Astur palumbarius). From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little

The Golden Eagle, c.1850 (litho)
2069331 The Golden Eagle, c.1850 (litho) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); (add.info.: Sciences. Zoologie. Litho d'E. Travies, France, vers 1850. Coll. Part. Science. Zoology. Golden Eagle)

Whiskered Tern, Black-Headed Gull (summer) (colour litho)
8650269 Whiskered Tern, Black-Headed Gull (summer) (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whiskered Tern, Black-Headed Gull (summer)

Woodcock (colour litho)
8650261 Woodcock (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodcock. Illustration for British Birds written and illustrated by Archibald Thorburn (Longmans)

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Ornithology, the study of birds, has captivated artists and scientists alike throughout history. From the exquisite paintings of Carel Fabritius' "The Goldfinch" to Jonathan Couch's meticulous illustrations in Cornwall before 1870, these works have allowed us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of avian species. One such stunning depiction is the lithograph of the American Flamingo by John James Audubon in 1858. This vibrant artwork showcases the elegance and grace of these magnificent creatures as they stand tall on one leg. In another scene, we see two Curlew Sandpipers wading through water, their beaks pecking at unseen treasures beneath its surface. Their side view gives us a glimpse into their delicate movements and intricate feeding habits. The Robin Redbreast, with its distinctive red breastplate, symbolizes resilience and warmth during colder months. Its presence brings joy to many gardens across different regions. The Red Kite takes flight above our heads with its majestic wingspan. These birds are known for their scavenging abilities and can often be seen soaring effortlessly through open skies. A group of Long-tailed Tits perches together on a branch, forming an adorable display of camaraderie among feathered friends. Their fluffy plumage adds charm to any natural setting they inhabit. Meanwhile, the Wandering Albatross commands attention with its grandeur; this large white bird possesses black feathers at the end of its expansive wings – truly a sight to behold when gliding over vast oceans. Sadly extinct now is the Mauritian Dodo - a compact bird characterized by its curved brown bill and brown feet. A reminder that conservation efforts are crucial in preserving our avian companions for future generations. Moving away from wild species towards domesticated ones; we encounter Silver Spangled Hamburgh chickens strutting proudly amidst farm life – their striking plumage catching everyone's eye while they peck at the ground.