Swainson Collection

Grey-rumped Tree Swift
Illustration of a Grey-rumped Tree Swift by William Swainson (1789-1855)

Picture No. 11992542
Swainson's Hawk - Buteo swainsoni - Adult perched in pine tree in July in Colorado - USA Swainson's Hawk, Buteo swainsoni. Adult perched in pine tree in July in Colorado. USA Date:

Violet-backed starling, Cinnyricinclus leucogaster (White-bodied grakle, Lamprotornis leucogaster). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

Splendid glossy starling (Senegal), Lamprotornis splendidus chrysonotis (Golden eared grakle, Lamprotornis chrysonotis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by

Pied crow, Corvus albus. (Senegal white-backed crow, Corvus leuconotus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa

Lizard buzzard, Kaupifalco monogrammicus. (Black-chinned gosshawk, Aster monogrammicus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds

Titlepage with vignette of Guinea turaco and violet turaco
Titlepage with vignette of Guinea turaco, Tauraco persa buffoni, and violet turaco, Musophaga violacea. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart

White-crowned robin-chat, Cossypha albicapilla (Lesser white-crowned rock thrush, Petrocincla albicapilla). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John

Red-tailed leaflove, Phyllastrephus scandens
Red-tailed leaflove or climbing leaflove, Phyllastrephus scandens. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in

Oriole warbler, Hypergerus atriceps. (Oriale babbler, Crateropus oriolides.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western

Sooty falcon, Falco concolor. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Northern black-flycatcher, Melaenornis edolioides. (Walking drongo shrike, Melasoma edolioides.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his

Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, Campephaga phoenicea
Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, male, Campephaga phoenicea. (Crimson-shouldered caterpillar catcher.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

White-crested helmetshrike, Prionops plumatus. (White plumed shrike.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in

Yellow-crowned gonolek, Laniarius barbarus
Yellow-crowned gonolek or common gonolek, Laniarius barbarus. (Barbary bush shrike, yellow-crowned bush shrike, Malaconotus barbarus)

Orange-breasted bushshrike, Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus
Orange-breasted bushshrike or sulphur-breasted bushshrike, Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus. (Orange-breasted bush shrike, Malaconotus chrysagaster)

Olive bushshrike, Chlorophoneus olivaceus (Large grey-headed bush shirke, Malaconutus olivaceus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

Head of the Guinea turaco, Tauraco persa buffoni. Senegal touraco, Corythaix senegalensis. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds

Head of the western plantain-eater, Crinifer piscator (Variegated plantain eater, crested plantain eater, Chizoeris variegata)

Red-necked falcon, Falco chicquera ruficollis. (Rufous-necked falcon, Falco ruficollis.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds

Head of the violet turaco, Musophaga violacea
Head of the violet turaco, Violet plantain eater, Musophaga violacea. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in

Yellow-fronted canary (Senegal), Crithagra mozambica caniceps (Yellow-rumped bullfinch, Crithagra chrysopyga). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John

Cape bunting, Emberiza capensis (Yellow-bellied bunting, Fringillaria capensis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of

Red-winged pytilia, Pytilia phoenicoptera (Red-winged bengaly, Pytilia phaenicoptera). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of

Cut-throat finch, Amadina fasciata
Cut-throat finch or ribbon finch, Amadina fasciata. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir William

Black-winged red bishop, Euplectes hordeaceus (Crimson-crowned weaver, Euplectes flammiceps). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his

Olive-naped weaver, Ploceus brachypterus
Olive-naped weaver or round-winged weaver, Ploceus brachypterus. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir

African cuckoo-hawk, Aviceda cuculoides
African cuckoo-hawk or cuckoo falcon, Aviceda cuculoides. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in Sir William

Illuminated calendar for September 1846
Calendar for September with figures of Micah and St. Matthew, quote from Timothy, disciple, woman with scales, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou

Red-eyed dove, Streptopelia semitorquata (Red-eyed pigeon, Turtur erythrophrys). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Yellowbill (Senegal), Ceuthmochares aereus flavirostris (Yellow-billed coucal, Zanclostomus flavirostris). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William

African cuckoo, Cuculus gularis (Lineated cuckoo, Cuculus lineatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Western violet-backed sunbird, Anthreptes longuemarei (White-bodied sunbird, Anthreptes leucosoma). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines

Beautiful sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella
Beautiful sunbird or red-breasted sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Blue-bellied roller, Coracias cyanogaster
Blue-bellied or blue-bodied roller, Coracias cyanogaster. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Red-throated bee-eater, Merops bulocki (Blue-bellied bee-eater, Merops cyanogaster). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Yellow-crowned bishop, Euplectes afer
Yellow-crowned bishop or Napoleon weaver, Euplectes afer (Yellow-crowned weaver, Ploceus flaviceps). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines

Reed cormorant, Microcarbo africanus (Long-tailed cormorant, Carbo longicaudus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Greater crested tern, Thalasseus bergii (Crested tern, Sterna cristata). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Black crake, Zapornia flavirostra (Yellow-billed waterhen, Gallinula flavirostra). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Grey-headed gull (African), Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus poiocephalus (Grey cap d gull, Larus poiocephalus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William

African wattled lapwing, Vanellus senegallus
African wattled lapwing or Senegal wattled plover, Vanellus senegallus (Striped-throated lapwing, Vanellus strigilatus). handcoloured, steel engraving, William Lizars, William Swainson, illustration

Little ringed plover, Charadrius dubius curonicus (Black-zoned plover, Charadrias zonatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Temmincks courser, Cursorius temminckii (Senegal courier, Tachydromus senegalensis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Double-banded sandgrouse, Pterocles bicinctus, female (Three-banded sandgrouse, Pterocles tricinctus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines

Klss cuckoo, Chrysococcyx kls (Klass golden cuckoo, Chalcites klassii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Senegal coucal, Centropus senegalensis
Senegal coucal or Senegal lark-heel, Centropus senegalensis. Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Green-headed sunbird (Lower Guinea), Cyanomitra verticalis cyanocephala (Olive-backed sunbird, Cinnyris chloronotus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir

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Swainson, also known as the Grey-rumped Tree Swift, is a stunning bird captured in Picture No. 11992542. This artwork was created by William Home Lizars after the renowned Scottish naturalist and artist, William Swainson (1788-1859). In this captivating image, we can see the Red Ringed Parrakeet perched on a branch nearby. Its vibrant colors beautifully contrast with the soft grey feathers of the Swainson. As we delve deeper into Swainson's world, we encounter other fascinating species such as the Violet-backed starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster) and Splendid glossy starling (Senegal), Lamprotornis splendidus). These birds display an array of iridescent hues that mesmerize any observer. The Pied crow (Corvus albus) gracefully glides across the sky while sharing its habitat with the Lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus), creating a harmonious balance in nature. William Swainson's work extends beyond illustrations; his title page vignette showcases Guinea turaco and violet turaco - two magnificent birds that symbolize beauty and grace. Amongst these avian wonders resides the White-crowned robin-chat (Cossypha albicapilla), enchanting us with its melodious song. The Red-tailed leaflove (Phyllastrephus scandens) adds to this symphony of sounds with its unique vocalizations. Deep within lush forests, one may catch a glimpse of an Oriole warbler (Hypergerus atriceps), adorned in striking black plumage contrasting against vivid yellow accents. Finally, soaring high above all others is none other than the Sooty falcon (Falco concolor). With its swift flight and fierce gaze, it embodies power and majesty. Swainson's legacy lives on through his art, capturing the essence of these remarkable creatures.