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Swallow Tailed Collection

The elegant and graceful Swallow-tailed Kite soars through the sky, its long forked tail trailing behind like a flowing ribbon

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Kite

Swallow-tailed Kite
JZ-2045 Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus Distribution: United States to eastern Peru and northern Argentina. Formerly Falco forficatus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Kite

Swallow-tailed Kite
JZ-2046 Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus Distribution: United States to eastern Peru and northern Argentina. Formerly Falco forficatus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Yellow-billed kite and swallow-tailed kite

Yellow-billed kite and swallow-tailed kite
5855203 Yellow-billed kite and swallow-tailed kite; (add.info.: Yellow-billed kite, Milvus aegyptius, and swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus)

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Polished ourapteryx and swallow-tailed moth

Polished ourapteryx and swallow-tailed moth
Polished ourapteryx, Ourapteryx politata 1 and swallow-tailed moth, Ourapteryx sambucaria 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed hummingbird, Eupetomena macroura

Swallow-tailed hummingbird, Eupetomena macroura (Ornismya hirundinacea). Mature adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed bee-eater, Merops hirundineus

Swallow-tailed bee-eater, Merops hirundineus (Fork-tailed, blue-vented bee-eater, Merops hirundinaceus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Elder tree and swallow-tailed moth

Elder tree and swallow-tailed moth
Elder tree, Sambucus nigra, with berries and flowers, and swallow-tailed moth and caterpillar, Ourapteryx sambucaria (Geometra sambucaria)

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 508

Curtis British Entomology Plate 508
Lepidoptera: Ourapteryx sambucaria (Swallow-tailed Moth) [Plant: Ribes uva-crispa ] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Five Butterflies, a Moth and Two Beetles, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

Five Butterflies, a Moth and Two Beetles, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Five Butterflies, a Moth and Two Beetles, 1646

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Three Butterflies and a Wasp, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

Three Butterflies and a Wasp, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Three Butterflies and a Wasp, 1646

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Mogul of Persia, 1838

Mogul of Persia, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Sangrian, 1838

Sangrian, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Turkish Galley, 1838

Turkish Galley, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Capitan Pasha, 1838

Capitan Pasha, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Viziers, 1838

Viziers, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Mecca, 1838

Mecca, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Turkish Stand, 1838

Turkish Stand, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: N. Briton, 1838

N. Briton, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Sweden & Norway Merchant, 1838

Sweden & Norway Merchant, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Sweden & Norway Standard, 1838

Sweden & Norway Standard, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Picture No. 11992780

Picture No. 11992780
Swallow-tailed Gull - Perched on a rock - Epanola Island - Galapagos Islands Swallow-tailed Gull - Perched on a rock - Epanola Island - Galapagos Islands Date:

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Picture No. 11992781

Picture No. 11992781
Swallow-tailed Gull - Flying - off Suarez Point - Espanola Island - Galapagos Islands Swallow-tailed Gull - Flying - off Suarez Point - Espanola Island - Galapagos Islands Date:

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Five Butterflies Moth Two Beetles 1646 Etching

Five Butterflies Moth Two Beetles 1646 Etching
Artokoloro

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: The Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) breeds from the southeastern United

The Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) breeds from the southeastern United States to eastern Peru and northern Argentina. Most North and Central American breeders winter in South America

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) adult, from unusual second generation brood which is

Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) adult, from unusual second generation brood which is uncommon in Britain and probably trigged by global warming

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) adult, in flight, Mindo, Andes, Pichincha Province

Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) adult, in flight, Mindo, Andes, Pichincha Province, Ecuador, February

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) adult, resting on leaf, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) adult, resting on leaf, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, July

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed gull C014 / 3048

Swallow-tailed gull C014 / 3048
Swallow-tailed gull on rocks. Swallow-tailed gulls (Creagrus furcatus) live only on and around the Galapagos Islands off the west coast of South America

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-Tailed Gull - in flight over sea - Plaza Island, Galapagos AU-747

Swallow-Tailed Gull - in flight over sea - Plaza Island, Galapagos AU-747
PPC-20040 Swallow-Tailed Gull - in flight over sea Plaza Island, Galapagos Creagsus furcatus Creagrus furcatus D. Parer & E. Parer-Cook contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow tailed seaperch- Mediterranean

Swallow tailed seaperch- Mediterranean
PM-9902 Swallow tailed seaperch Mediterranean sea Anthias anthias Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Gull ( Larus furcatus ) - the only night-flying gulls in the world

Swallow-tailed Gull ( Larus furcatus ) - the only night-flying gulls in the world
ROG-12887 Swallow-tailed Gull - the only night-flying gulls in the world. Ecuador Larus furcatus endemic Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Bee-eaters - Adults resting on roadside bank. Prey consists of insects caught

Swallow-tailed Bee-eaters - Adults resting on roadside bank. Prey consists of insects caught on the wing or taken
ASW-4348 Swallow-tailed Bee-eaters - Adults resting on roadside bank Kgalagadi Trnasfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Merops hirundineus Alan J. S

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Kite USA

Swallow-tailed Kite USA
WAT-8839 Swallow-tailed Kite USA Elanoides forficatus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow tailed Gull. Plazza Island. galapagos Islands

Swallow tailed Gull. Plazza Island. galapagos Islands
WAT-10499 Swallow-tailed Gull Plazza Island - Galapagos Islands Creagrus furcatus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow tailed Gull. Baia Darwin. Genovesa Island. galapagos Islands

Swallow tailed Gull. Baia Darwin. Genovesa Island. galapagos Islands
WAT-10495 Swallow-tailed Gull Baia Darwin - Genovesa Island - Galapagos Islands Creagrus furcatus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Bee Eater Perched on a branch of a dead tree, looking for termites after heavy rain

Swallow-tailed Bee Eater Perched on a branch of a dead tree, looking for termites after heavy rain
KAT-47 Swallow-tailed Bee-Eater - Perched on a branch of a dead tree, looking for termites after heavy rain. Central Namibia

Background imageSwallow Tailed Collection: Swallow-tailed Manakin

Swallow-tailed Manakin
JSD-539 Swallow-tailed Manakin Endemic to the Galapagos Islands Chiroxiphia caudata John Dunning Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way



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The elegant and graceful Swallow-tailed Kite soars through the sky, its long forked tail trailing behind like a flowing ribbon. This magnificent bird of prey captivates with its sleek black and white plumage, making it a true sight to behold. In the world of insects, the Swallow-tailed moth and Polished ourapteryx showcase nature's artistry at its finest. Their intricate patterns and delicate wings resemble pieces from an artist's palette, creating a mesmerizing display in the moonlit night. Not to be outdone by their avian counterparts, the Swallow-tailed hummingbird and bee-eater bring vibrant colors to life. The iridescent feathers of these tiny creatures shimmer in the sunlight as they flit from flower to flower, sipping nectar with their slender beaks. Nature's beauty extends beyond just birds and insects; even trees play host to enchanting creatures like the swallow-tailed moth. As dusk settles in, this nocturnal visitor graces elder trees with its presence, blending seamlessly into its surroundings. Artists throughout history have been inspired by these captivating creatures. Curtis British Entomology Plate 508 showcases five butterflies, a moth, and two beetles meticulously illustrated by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1646. Each delicate wing is depicted with such precision that one can almost feel them fluttering off the page. Hollar continues his artistic exploration in Three Butterflies and a Wasp also created in 1646. The intricate details of each insect are brought to life through his masterful etching technique - an ode to nature's diversity. Beyond wildlife illustrations lies another realm where swallow-tails leave their mark - historical artifacts. The Mogul of Persia tapestry from 1838 depicts grandeur fit for royalty while Sangrian evokes visions of exotic landscapes filled with lush greenery swaying under gentle breezes. Even naval vessels bear witness to the swallow-tailed legacy.