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Ornithology Collection (page 4)

Background imageOrnithology Collection: African cuckoo-hawk, Aviceda cuculoides

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

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Illuminated calendar for September 1846

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

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens

Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Nest and eggs of the eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus

Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus

Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Eastern wood pewee and orchard orioles

Eastern wood pewee and orchard orioles
Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens, and orchard orioles, Icterus spurius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis

Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
Nest and eggs of the gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. Cat bird, Minus carolinensis. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

Background imageOrnithology Collection: American woodcock, Scolopax minor

American woodcock, Scolopax minor. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Gray catbird and eastern towhee

Gray catbird and eastern towhee
Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis, and eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

Background imageOrnithology Collection: American kestrel, Falco sparverius, with nest and egg

American kestrel, Falco sparverius, with nest and egg. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens

Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Mourning dove, Zenaida macroura

Mourning dove, Zenaida macroura, with nest and egg. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Prairie warbler, Setophaga discolor

Prairie warbler, Setophaga discolor. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda

Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Redwing blackbird and red-eyed vireo

Redwing blackbird and red-eyed vireo
Redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, and red-eyed vireo, Vireo olivaceus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica

Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica, with nest and eggs. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Nest and eggs of the orchard oriole, Icterus spurius

Nest and eggs of the orchard oriole, Icterus spurius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Chipping sparrow, Spizella passerina

Chipping sparrow, Spizella passerina
Nest and eggs of the chipping sparrow, Spizella passerina. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularius

Spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularius
Nest and eggs of the spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Red-eyed vireo Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed vireo Vireo olivaceus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Eastern kingbird and cedar waxwing

Eastern kingbird and cedar waxwing
Eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, and cedar waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum. Kingbird, Tyrannus carolinensis Cedar bird, Ampelis cedrorum

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Ayam jallak, Malay game cock

Ayam jallak, Malay game cock, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by a native Chinese artist rom Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Minorca chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus

Minorca chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by A.G. Pitts and cup winners in 1886 and 1887. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Andalusian chickens

Andalusian chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by H. Leworthy. Cock won first prize at Barnstaple 1871 and hen first prize at Barnstaple 1872

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Golden-pencilled Hamburghs

Golden-pencilled Hamburghs, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Henry Beldon and cup winner at Crystal Palace 1871

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Brown leghorns or Livorno chickens

Brown leghorns or Livorno chickens, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageOrnithology Collection: La Fleche breed of chickens

La Fleche breed of chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Rare French breed, Poule de la Fleche, Sarthe. Bred by W.C.W

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Plymouth Rock chickens

Plymouth Rock chickens, Sir Thomas and Irene, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Mrs. Ainsworth and first and second at Birmingham 1886

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Black frizzled fowl, cock and hen

Black frizzled fowl, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by J. W. Ludlow and third prize in any variety class at Oxford 1872

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Sultan fowls, Gallus gallus domesticus

Sultan fowls, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Gold-laced bantam and silver-laced bantam cock and hen

Gold-laced bantam and silver-laced bantam cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Matthew Leno and winner of first prizes at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1871

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Guinea fowls

Guinea fowls, helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris. Property of J. W. Ludlow. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Aylesbury ducks

Aylesbury ducks, Anas platyrhynchos. Bred by Mrs. Mary Seamons and winner of the cup at Aylesbury 1870. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix

Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix galericulata. Portraits of Matthew Lenos celebrated prize pens. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Houdan or Poule de Houdan cock and hen

Houdan or Poule de Houdan cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Robert B. Wood Young Champion and Lady. Cock won first prize at Birmingham, Crystal Palace and Manchester 1870

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Varieties of game bantams bred by W. F. Entwistle

Varieties of game bantams bred by W. F. Entwistle. Brown reds, first prize at Leeds 1886, black reds, cup at Windsor 1886, duckwings, cup at Windsor 1885, and piles, cup at Birmingham 1885

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Rose-combed Dorking cock

Rose-combed Dorking cock, Gallus gallus domesticus, John Martins Champion, cups at Stroud and Newport 1870, Cheltenham Southampton and Crystal Palace 1871, Dublin 1872

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Wild American turkey cock, Meleagris gallopavo

Wild American turkey cock, Meleagris gallopavo. Sent over specially for portraiture by Mr. Simpson, Treasurer of the New York State Poultry Society

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Single-combed Dorking hen

Single-combed Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by John Martin, first prize at Warrington 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Partridge cochin cock

Partridge cochin cock, Gallus gallus domesticus, E. Tudmans Talbot, first prize at Birmingham 1870, Kendal 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Pile game, cock and hen

Pile game, cock and hen. Bred by Joseph Colgrove. Cockerel first prize at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1886. Hen first prize at the Dairy Show 1885

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Brown-breasted red game birds

Brown-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by C. W. Brierley. The Statue, winner of the challenge cup at Birmingham 1886 and Little Queen, winner of the cup at Liverpool 1887

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Black-breasted red game birds

Black-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by Captain Heaton, winners of the two challenge cups at Birmingham 1886

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty

Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty
Duck-winged game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by John Goodwin. Simon, cup winner at Birmingham 1885 and Miss Etty, first prize at the Dairy Show 1885

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Silver Pencilled Hamburgh cock and hen

Silver Pencilled Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, H. Pickles pair, cock first and cup at Birmingham 1871 and hen first at Kendal

Background imageOrnithology Collection: Silkie or Silky cock and hen

Silkie or Silky cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Lady Gwydyrs pair, first prize in any variety class at Bristol 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W



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