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  • Ornithology The branch of zoology that studies birds Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XVII;  Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1820
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  • The varied lorikeet (Psitteuteles versicolor), is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae that is endemic to the northern coastal regions of Australia. It is the only species in the genus Psitteuteles. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould
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  • Nightjar LYNCORNIS CERVINICEPS, Gould Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • The great eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in southwest India and in parts of Southeast Asia. This very large nightjar has long barred wings, a barred tail and long ear-tufts which are often recumbent. It has a white throat band but has no white on its wings or on its tail. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • SEMEIOPHORUS (MACRODIPTERYX) VEXILLARIUS, Gould Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • Yellow-billed Paradoxornis PARADOXORNIS FLAVIROSTRIS, Gould. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • Scaly-breasted Little-tail. MICROURA SQUAMATA, <br />
Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • Ianthocincla phoenicia Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • The Cuban tody (Todus multicolor) is a bird species in the family Todidae that is restricted to Cuba and the adjacent islands. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • The turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) is a species of parrot in the genus Neophema native to Eastern Australia, from southeastern Queensland, through New South Wales and into North-Eastern Victoria. It was described by George Shaw in 1792. A small lightly built parrot at around 20 cm (7.9 in) long and 40 g (1+1⁄2 oz) in weight, it exhibits sexual dimorphism. The male is predominantly green with more yellowish underparts and a bright turquoise blue face. Its wings are predominantly blue with red shoulders. The female is generally duller and paler, with a pale green breast and yellow belly, and lacks the red wing patch.  Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould
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  • Red-winged Parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus) Here as Red-winged Lory Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould
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  • Nyctibius pectoralis Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • The Malaysian eared nightjar (Lyncornis temminckii) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • The large frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus) is a species of bird in the family Podargidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. Logging of its habitat poses a risk to its survival Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • NYCTIDROMUS DERBYANUS Gould. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • ORTYX PLUMIFERA Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • PTEROGLOSSUS (Selenidera) gouldii Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • The Himalayan rubythroat (Calliope pectoralis) is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is closely related to the Siberian rubythroat which however lacks the distinctive white tail-tips and white tail bases. It was also previously considered conspecific with the Chinese rubythroat, together called the white-tailed rubythroat. It is found along the Himalayan ranges from Afghanistan to Myanmar. Three subspecies are recognized across its wide range Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • Frillnecked Eurylaimus EURYLAIMUS (CROSSODERA) DALHOUSIiE, James. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • The Gouldian finch (Chloebia gouldiae), also known as the Lady Gouldian finch, Gould's finch or the rainbow finch, is a colourful passerine bird that is native to Australia. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould
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  • AMBLYPTERUS ANOMALUS Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • NUMIDA VULTURINA Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • Burchell's courser (Cursorius rufus) is a wader in the pratincole and courser family, Glareolidae. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell. Native to Africa, Burchell's courser is a small, diurnal, and terrestrial bird that lives in the western parts of southern Africa. Although classed as waders, these are birds of dry open country, preferably semi-desert, where they typically hunt their insect prey (usually Harvester Termites)[5] by running on the ground. It principally feeds off of insects and lives in open, short grasslands and burnt veld. It grows up to 22 cm and on average weighs about 75 g as an adult. Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Gould for the ornithology book by John Gould Icones avium, or, Figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the globe Published in 1837
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  • African fish eagle,Africa,African,Eagle,Fish Eagle,eagles,bird of prey,Haliaeetus vocifer,perched,perch,perching,branch,tree,endemic,blue sky,animal,animals,wildlife,Nature,Lake Kariba,Zimbabwe,wild,outdoor,large,beautiful,blue,predator,southern africa,carnivore,avian,old world,fauna,raptor,ornithology,bird watching,accipitridae,accipitriformes,bird,birds,day,freshwater,haliaeetus,nobody,protected area,reserve,river eagle,sea eagle,water,waterhole,ebartov
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  • Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
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  • Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
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  • Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis wading in the water Israel, October
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  • Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) wading in the water. Photographed in Ein Afek Nature Reserve, Israel in November
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  • Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
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  • Common tern (Sterna hirundo) Adult and young chick. This seabird is found in the sub-arctic regions of Europe, Asia and central North America. It migrates to the subtropical and tropical oceans. The common tern grows up to 37 centimetres with a wingspan of 70- 80 centimetres. Photographed in Israel in September.
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  • Male Common Blackbird or Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) This bird is found throughout Europe and the near east and feeds on a variety of foods, including fruits, berries, insects and worms. Photographed, Israel in April
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  • Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) stands with a fish in its talons. This bird of prey is 60 centimetres long and has a 180 centimetre wingspan. It feeds exclusively on fish. Photographed in Israel in March
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  • Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) stands with a fish in its talons. This bird of prey is 60 centimetres long and has a 180 centimetre wingspan. It feeds exclusively on fish. Photographed in Israel in March
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  • Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus), in its tree top nest. This large stork is found it sub-Saharan Africa. It specialises in scavenging, competing with vultures for carcasses and human rubbish. It also takes live prey. Photographed in Ethiopia in November
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  • Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus), in its tree top nest. This large stork is found it sub-Saharan Africa. It specialises in scavenging, competing with vultures for carcasses and human rubbish. It also takes live prey. Photographed in Ethiopia in November
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  • Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus), in its tree top nest. This large stork is found it sub-Saharan Africa. It specialises in scavenging, competing with vultures for carcasses and human rubbish. It also takes live prey. Photographed in Ethiopia in November
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  • Crowned Sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus) Near a water pool Photographed in the Negev Desert, israel in November
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  • Crowned Sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus) Near a water pool Photographed in the Negev Desert, israel in November
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  • Chinese Pheasants Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus). in Covert from the The royal natural history edited by Richard Lydekker, Volume IV published in 1895
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  • Group of Harriers 1. Hen-Harrier; 2. Montagu's Harrier 3. Pale-Chested Harrier from the The royal natural history edited by Richard Lydekker, Volume IV published in 1895
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  • The European green woodpecker (Picus viridis) is a large green woodpecker with a bright red crown and a black moustache. Males have a red centre to the moustache stripe which is absent in females. It is resident across much of Europe and the western Palearctic but in Spain and Portugal it is replaced by the similar Iberian green woodpecker (Picus sharpei). from the The royal natural history edited by Richard Lydekker, Volume III published in 1893
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  • The dodo (Raphus cucullatus here as Didus cucullatus) is an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius, which is east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. from ' Extinct birds ' : an attempt to unite in one volume a short account of those birds which have become extinct in historical times : that is, within the last six or seven hundred years : to which are added a few which still exist, but are on the verge of extinction. by Baron, Lionel Walter Rothschild, 1868-1937 Published 1907 as a limited edition book in London by Hutchinson & Co.
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  • The Seychelles parakeet or Seychelles Island parrot (Psittacula wardi syn Palaeornis wardi) is an extinct species of parrot that was endemic to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. It was scientifically named Palaeornis wardi by the British ornithologist Edward Newton in 1867 by John Gerrard Keulemans from ' Extinct birds ' : an attempt to unite in one volume a short account of those birds which have become extinct in historical times : that is, within the last six or seven hundred years : to which are added a few which still exist, but are on the verge of extinction. by Baron, Lionel Walter Rothschild, 1868-1937 Published 1907 as a limited edition book in London by Hutchinson & Co.
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  • Common myna (or Indian Myna Acridotheres tristis). This bird is native to southern Asia from Afghanistan to Sri Lanka. The Myna has been introduced in many other parts of the world and its distribution range is on the increase to an extent that in 2000 the Species Survival Commission (IUCN) declared it among the World's 100 worst invasive species. and one of only three birds in this list. It is a serious threat to the ecosystems where introduced. Photographed in Israel in December
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  • Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) swims in a pond. Photographed in Israel in June
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  • Himalayan griffon vulture (Gyps himalayensis). in flight with a blue sky background. The Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) or Himalayan griffon vulture is an Old World vulture native to the Himalayas and the adjoining Tibetan Plateau. It is one of the two largest Old World vultures and true raptors. Photographed in India
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  • Close up portrait of a Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus), Photographed in Israel
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  • Sucrier velours from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] Volume 6, by Le Vaillant, Francois, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire 1808
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  • Female Le grand Sucrier , ou Sucrier du Protéa. from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] Volume 6, by Le Vaillant, Francois, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire 1808
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  • Male Pic à double moustache. [Woodpecker] from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] Volume 6, by Le Vaillant, Francois, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire 1808
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  • Hirondelle rousseline Cecropis daurica - Red-rumped Swallow and  Hirondelle à ventre roux Cecropis semirufa - Red-breasted Swallow from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] Volume 5, by Le Vaillant, Francois, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire 1799
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  • Drongo a moustache from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] Volume 4, by Le Vaillant, Francois, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire 1805
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  • squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides). This small heron mainly feeds on insects, but also takes birds, fish and frogs. It is found in southern Europe, West Asia and southern Africa. Photographed in Israel in June
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  • European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) perched on a twig. These birds are seed eaters although they eat insects in the summer. with selective focus and an out of focus green background Photographed in israel in April
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  • European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) perched on a twig. These birds are seed eaters although they eat insects in the summer. with selective focus and an out of focus green background Photographed in israel in May
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  • Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) Perching. This bird of prey is found throughout Europe and parts of Asia, inhabiting open areas, such as farmland and moors, and wooded hills. It grows up to 50 centimetres in length and feeds on small birds, mammals and carrion. Photographed in Israel in January.
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  • Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) on the ground. This bird of prey is found throughout Europe and parts of Asia, inhabiting open areas, such as farmland and moors, and wooded hills. It grows up to 50 centimetres in length and feeds on small birds, mammals and carrion. Photographed in Israel in January.
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  • Closeup of a single Chukar Partridge or Chukar (Alectoris chukar) Photographed in Israel, Arava desert in January
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  • Male Namaqua dove (Oena capensis) The males have yellow and red beaks, while the female (here) has a black beak. This dove forages for seeds. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, and up into the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. Photographed near water in the Negev desert, israel
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  • Female Namaqua dove (Oena capensis) The males have yellow and red beaks, while the female (here) has a black beak. This dove forages for seeds. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, and up into the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. Photographed near water in the Negev desert, israel
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  • Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) near water The hooded crow is a widespread bird found throughout much of Europe and the Middle East. It is an omnivorous scavenger, eating aquatic animals, such as shellfish and anemones, as well as bird eggs, small mammals, and carrion. Photographed in Israel
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  • Desert Finch (Rhodospiza obsoleta Previously Carduelis obsoleta) near a puddle of water in the Negev desert, israel. The bird is indeed a desert resident in areas where water is readily available, but it can also be found in low mountains and foothills, and in cultivated valleys. It feeds on seeds and the occasional insect. Nesting occurs in trees in the spring, often in fruit trees in orchards, and the female lays and incubates 4 to 6 pale green, lightly speckled eggs.
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  • Common Blackbird or Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) This bird is found throughout Europe and the near east and feeds on a variety of foods, including fruits, berries, insects and worms. Photographed, Israel in April
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  • Strix is a genus of owls in the typical owl family (Strigidae), one of the two generally accepted living families of owls, with the other being the barn-owl (Tytonidae). Common names are earless owls or wood owls. Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII;  Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828
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  • Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) on the ground. This bird of prey is found throughout Europe and parts of Asia, inhabiting open areas, such as farmland and moors, and wooded hills. It grows up to 50 centimetres in length and feeds on small birds, mammals and carrion. Photographed in Israel in January.
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  • Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) on the ground. This bird of prey is found throughout Europe and parts of Asia, inhabiting open areas, such as farmland and moors, and wooded hills. It grows up to 50 centimetres in length and feeds on small birds, mammals and carrion. Photographed in Israel in January.
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  • Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) in flight. This bird of prey is found throughout Europe and parts of Asia, inhabiting open areas, such as farmland and moors, and wooded hills. It grows up to 50 centimetres in length and feeds on small birds, mammals and carrion. Photographed in Israel in January.
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  • young Hatchlings of the Common Ostrich (Struthio camelus)
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  • Ringed plover also Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) are migratory and winter in coastal areas south to Africa. Photographed at Ein Afek Nature reserve, Israel in October
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  • Scarlet-rumped tanager [Here as Red Rumped Tanager] (Ramphocelus passerinii) is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is a resident breeder in the Caribbean lowlands from southern Mexico to western Panama. From Birds : illustrated by color photography : a monthly serial. Knowledge of Bird-life Vol 1 No 1 January 1897
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  • The wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina [Here as Turdus mustelina]) is a North American passerine bird. It is closely related to other thrushes such as the American robin and is widely distributed across North America, wintering in Central America and southern Mexico. The wood thrush is the official bird of the District of Columbia. From Birds : illustrated by color photography : a monthly serial. Knowledge of Bird-life Vol 1 No 5 May 1897
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  • The indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a small seed-eating bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae. It is migratory, ranging from southern Canada to northern Florida during the breeding season, and from southern Florida to northern South America during the winter. It often migrates by night, using the stars to navigate. Its habitat is farmland, brush areas, and open woodland. From Birds : illustrated by color photography : a monthly serial. Knowledge of Bird-life Vol 1 No 5 May 1897
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  • The purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus [Here as Ionornis martinica]) is a swamphen in the genus Porphyrio. It is in the order Gruiformes, meaning "crane-like", an order which also contains cranes, rails, and crakes. The purple gallinule is a rail species, placing it into the family Rallidae. It is also known locally as the yellow-legged gallinule. From Birds : illustrated by color photography : a monthly serial. Knowledge of Bird-life Vol 1 No 4 April 1897
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  • The northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) or common flicker is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate. From Birds : illustrated by color photography : a monthly serial. Knowledge of Bird-life Vol 1 No 3 March 1897
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  • The citrine wagtail (Motacilla citreola) is a small songbird in the family Motacillidae. from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] Volume 3, by Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire 1799 - 1802
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  • Étourneau roselin The rosy starling (Pastor roseus) is a passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae, also known as the rose-coloured starling or rose-coloured pastor. The species was recently placed in its own monotypic genus, Pastor, and split from Sturnus. from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] Volume 2, by Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire 1799
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  • Chouette huhul The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Entirely nocturnal, this midsized black and white neotropical bird is a resident species, therefore never migrates Bird of Prey from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] by Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire .1799
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  • Circaète Jean-le-Blanc short-toed snake eagle (Circaetus gallicus), also known as the short-toed eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. Bird of Prey from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] by Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire .1799
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  • La Buse Gantee Bird of Prey from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] by Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire .1799
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  • Le Rougri Bird of Prey from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] by Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire .1799
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  • Le caffre Bird of Prey from the Book Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d'Afrique [Natural History of birds of Africa] by Le Vaillant, François, 1753-1824; Publish in Paris by Chez J.J. Fuchs, libraire .1799
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  • Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica). These birds feed almost exclusively on krill. They inhabit the Antarctic and Antarctic islands. They migrate north to overwinter at sea, although some vagrants have been found as far north as Australia. They build their nests out of pebbles so that the eggs are insulated from the frozen ground and snow. Photographed on Deception Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica.
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  • Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica). These birds feed almost exclusively on krill. They inhabit the Antarctic and Antarctic islands. They migrate north to overwinter at sea, although some vagrants have been found as far north as Australia. They build their nests out of pebbles so that the eggs are insulated from the frozen ground and snow. Photographed on Deception Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica.
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  • Lesser kestrel (falco naumanni). This species breeds from the Mediterranean across southern central Asia to China and Mongolia. It is a summer migrant, wintering in Africa, Photographed in Israel
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  • Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) This small white heron is native to warmer parts of Europe and Asia, Africa and Australia. It eats crustaceans, fish and insects that it catches in shallow water. Photographed at the Hula Valley, Israel
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  • Montague's harrier (Circus pygargus) This migratory bird of prey is found in a middle-latitude band of predominantly temperate climates, but also in Mediterranean, and boreal zones. 18th century watercolor painting by Elizabeth Gwillim. Lady Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim (21 April 1763 – 21 December 1807) was an artist married to Sir Henry Gwillim, Puisne Judge at the Madras high court until 1808. Lady Gwillim painted a series of about 200 watercolours of Indian birds. Produced about 20 years before John James Audubon, her work has been acclaimed for its accuracy and natural postures as they were drawn from observations of the birds in life. She also painted fishes and flowers. McGill University Library and Archives
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  • Male and Female Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent, China, and Southeast Asia. The Asian koel like many of its related cuckoo kin is a brood parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of crows and other hosts, who raise its young. They are unusual among the cuckoos in being largely frugivorous as adults. The bird is a widely used symbol in Indian poetry. 18th century watercolor painting by Elizabeth Gwillim. Lady Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim (21 April 1763 – 21 December 1807) was an artist married to Sir Henry Gwillim, Puisne Judge at the Madras high court until 1808. Lady Gwillim painted a series of about 200 watercolours of Indian birds. Produced about 20 years before John James Audubon, her work has been acclaimed for its accuracy and natural postures as they were drawn from observations of the birds in life. She also painted fishes and flowers. McGill University Library and Archives
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  • The white-browed wagtail or large pied wagtail (Motacilla maderaspatensis) is a medium-sized bird and is the largest member of the wagtail family. They are conspicuously patterned with black above and white below, a prominent white brow, shoulder stripe and outer tail feathers. White-browed wagtails are native to South Asia, common near small water bodies and have adapted to urban environments where they often nest on roof tops. The specific name is derived from the Indian city of Madras (now Chennai). 18th century watercolor painting by Elizabeth Gwillim. Lady Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim (21 April 1763 – 21 December 1807) was an artist married to Sir Henry Gwillim, Puisne Judge at the Madras high court until 1808. Lady Gwillim painted a series of about 200 watercolours of Indian birds. Produced about 20 years before John James Audubon, her work has been acclaimed for its accuracy and natural postures as they were drawn from observations of the birds in life. She also painted fishes and flowers. McGill University Library and Archives
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  • The striated heron (Butorides striata) also known as mangrove heron, little heron or green-backed heron, is a small heron, about 44 cm tall. Striated herons are mostly non-migratory and noted for some interesting behavioral traits. Their breeding habitat is small wetlands in the Old World tropics from west Africa to Japan and Australia, and in South America. 18th century watercolor painting by Elizabeth Gwillim. Lady Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim (21 April 1763 – 21 December 1807) was an artist married to Sir Henry Gwillim, Puisne Judge at the Madras high court until 1808. Lady Gwillim painted a series of about 200 watercolours of Indian birds. Produced about 20 years before John James Audubon, her work has been acclaimed for its accuracy and natural postures as they were drawn from observations of the birds in life. She also painted fishes and flowers. McGill University Library and Archives
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  • The Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus) or simply golden oriole, is the only member of the oriole family of passerine birds breeding in Northern Hemisphere temperate regions. It is a summer migrant in Europe and western Asia and spends the winter season in central and southern Africa. 18th century watercolor painting by Elizabeth Gwillim. Lady Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim (21 April 1763 – 21 December 1807) was an artist married to Sir Henry Gwillim, Puisne Judge at the Madras high court until 1808. Lady Gwillim painted a series of about 200 watercolours of Indian birds. Produced about 20 years before John James Audubon, her work has been acclaimed for its accuracy and natural postures as they were drawn from observations of the birds in life. She also painted fishes and flowers.
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  • Bay-backed shrike (Lanius vittatus) 18th century watercolor painting by Elizabeth Gwillim. Lady Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim (21 April 1763 – 21 December 1807) was an artist married to Sir Henry Gwillim, Puisne Judge at the Madras high court until 1808. Lady Gwillim painted a series of about 200 watercolours of Indian birds. Produced about 20 years before John James Audubon, her work has been acclaimed for its accuracy and natural postures as they were drawn from observations of the birds in life. She also painted fishes and flowers.
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  • White wagtail (Motacilla alba) standing in a pool. White wagtails are insectivorous, preferring to live in open country where it is easy to spot and pursue their prey. Photographed in the Negev Desert, Israel In December
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  • A flock of White stork (Ciconia ciconia) in flight on migration Photographed in Israel
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  • White stork (Ciconia ciconia) on the ground. The white stork is found in parts of Europe and southwestern Asia, and is a winter migrant to Africa and southern India. Photographed in Israel in Spring
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  • A flock of White stork (Ciconia ciconia) in flight on migration Photographed in Israel
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  • Black-headed wagtail (Motacilla flava feldegg) Photographed in Israel in March
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  • Thick-billed raven (Corvus crassirostris). This bird is the largest member of the raven family and is also the largest perching bird (Passeriformes) reaching a length of 64cm. It is recognisable by the distinct white patch on its nape. The raven inhabits the mountain ranges and plateaus of Eritrea and Ethiopia where it feeds on insects and carrion. Photographed in Ethiopia, Africa in November
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  • Red and Yellow Barbet (Trachyphonus erythrocephalus). This type of barbet is found in woodland and scrubland throughout Kenya, where it builds its nests in termite mounds. The female of the species (shown here) has a red crown while the male crown is completely back.Photographed in Tanzania in August
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  • Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) Colony of flamingos at Lake Nakuru, Kenya View of lake from Baboon cliff
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  • Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) The hooded crow is a widespread bird found throughout much of Europe and the Middle East. It is an omnivorous scavenger, eating aquatic animals, such as shellfish and anemones, as well as bird eggs, small mammals, and carrion. Photographed in Israel
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