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Burrowing Day-Owl. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Burrowing Day-Owl. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Tengmalm's Night-Owl. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Tengmalm's Night-Owl. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Great Cinereous Owl. - Public domain zoological illustration

Great Cinereous Owl. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Northern China - The home of the Brown Eared -Pheasant.

Northern China - The home of the Brown Eared -Pheasant.

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Cattleya trianaei schroederiana.

Cattleya trianaei schroederiana.

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Where Horsfield's Kaleege makes its home.

Where Horsfield's Kaleege makes its home.

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Lælia anceps sanderiana. - Public domain botanical illustration

Lælia anceps sanderiana. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Psittacus Augustus. - Public domain zoological illustration

Psittacus Augustus. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Common Cuckow. - Public domain zoological illustration

Common Cuckow. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Trochilus Minimus or Least Humming Bird.

Trochilus Minimus or Least Humming Bird.

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Traill's Flycatcher. Male. (Sweet Gum. Liquidambar Styraciflua.)

Traill's Flycatcher. Male. (Sweet Gum. Liquidambar Styraciflua.)

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Small Taylor-Bird. - Public domain zoological illustration

Small Taylor-Bird. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Ostrich. - Public domain zoological illustration

Ostrich. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Scarlet Ibis. - Public domain zoological illustration

Scarlet Ibis. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Epidendrum prismatocarpum. - Public domain botanical illustration

Epidendrum prismatocarpum. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Xylota: Xylota quadrata, Xylota ejuncida, Xylota proxima, Xylota hæmatodes.

Xylota: Xylota quadrata, Xylota ejuncida, Xylota proxima, Xylota hæmat...

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The Ouananiche or Winninish, Salmo salar ouananiche.

The Ouananiche or Winninish, Salmo salar ouananiche.

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Townsend's Wood-Warbler. Male. (Carolina Alcspice [allspice].)

Townsend's Wood-Warbler. Male. (Carolina Alcspice [allspice].)

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Hermit Wood-Warbler. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Strawberry Tree.)

Hermit Wood-Warbler. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Strawberry Tree.)

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Delafield's Ground-Warbler. Male.

Delafield's Ground-Warbler. Male.

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Swainson's Swamp-Warbler. Male. (Orange-coloured Azalea. Azalea caledulacea)

Swainson's Swamp-Warbler. Male. (Orange-coloured Azalea. Azalea caledu...

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Lælia præstans. - Public domain botanical illustration

Lælia præstans. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Cypripedium boxalli atratum. - Public domain botanical illustration

Cypripedium boxalli atratum. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Common Mackrel. - Public domain zoological illustration

Common Mackrel. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Surmullet. - Public domain zoological illustration

Surmullet. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Selenipedium hybridum grande. - Public domain botanical illustration

Selenipedium hybridum grande. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Great Carolina Wren. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Dwarf Buck-eye. Æsculus Pavia.)

Great Carolina Wren. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Dwarf Buck-eye. Æsculus Pavi...

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Machaon or Swallow-tailed Butterfly.

Machaon or Swallow-tailed Butterfly.

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Lælia purpurata. - Public domain botanical illustration

Lælia purpurata. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Black Slug; Limax Maximus or Spolled Brown Slug.

Black Slug; Limax Maximus or Spolled Brown Slug.

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Hudson's Bay Titmouse. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young.

Hudson's Bay Titmouse. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young.

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Miltonia (hybrida) bleuana. - Public domain botanical illustration

Miltonia (hybrida) bleuana. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Sepia Officinalis or Common Cuttle Fish; Calcareous bone of ditto with a longitudinal section of the same; Eggs of ditto popularly called Sea Grapes.

Sepia Officinalis or Common Cuttle Fish; Calcareous bone of ditto with...

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Arctic Blue Bird. 1. Male. 2. Female.

Arctic Blue Bird. 1. Male. 2. Female.

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Eight-armed Cuttle Fish var. viewed in front with outline of the beak.

Eight-armed Cuttle Fish var. viewed in front with outline of the beak.

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Dendrobium phalænopsis var. - Public domain botanical illustration

Dendrobium phalænopsis var. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Nautilus Pompilius or Pearly Nautilus; Longitudinal Section of the Shell to shew [sic] the internal structure.

Nautilus Pompilius or Pearly Nautilus; Longitudinal Section of the She...

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Cattleya (hybrida) arnoldiana. - Public domain botanical illustration

Cattleya (hybrida) arnoldiana. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Dentalium Elephantinum; Serpula Muricata.

Dentalium Elephantinum; Serpula Muricata.

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Cattleya (hybrida) hardyana. - Public domain botanical illustration

Cattleya (hybrida) hardyana. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Black-throated Bunting. 1. Male. 2. Female.

Black-throated Bunting. 1. Male. 2. Female.

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Dendrobium Johnsoniæ. - Public domain botanical illustration

Dendrobium Johnsoniæ. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Henslow's Bunting. Male. (Indian Pink-root or Worm-grass. Spigelia Marilandica. Phlox aristata.)

Henslow's Bunting. Male. (Indian Pink-root or Worm-grass. Spigelia Mar...

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Chipping Bunting. Male. (Black locust or False Acacia. Robina pseudacacia)

Chipping Bunting. Male. (Black locust or False Acacia. Robina pseudaca...

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Mealy Redpoll Linnet. Male. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mealy Redpoll Linnet. Male. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Thunia brymeriana. - Public domain botanical illustration

Thunia brymeriana. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus).

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus).

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The Small-Mouthed Black Bass, Micropterus dolomieu.

The Small-Mouthed Black Bass, Micropterus dolomieu.

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White Peacock - A white peacock standing on top of a tree branch

White Peacock - A white peacock standing on top of a tree branch

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White-winged Crossbill.  1. Males. 2. Females.

White-winged Crossbill. 1. Males. 2. Females.

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Summer Red-bird. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young Male. (Wild Muscadine. Vitis rotundifolia, Mich.)

Summer Red-bird. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young Male. (Wild Muscadine. V...

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Baltimore Oriole, or Hang-nest.  1. Male adult. 2. Young Male. 3.  Female. (Tulip Tree).

Baltimore Oriole, or Hang-nest. 1. Male adult. 2. Young Male. 3. Fem...

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Orchard Oriole, or Hang-nest. 1. Male adult. 2. Young Male. 3. Female & nest. (Honey Locust.)

Orchard Oriole, or Hang-nest. 1. Male adult. 2. Young Male. 3. Female ...

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Raven. Old Male. (Thick-Shell bark Hickory).

Raven. Old Male. (Thick-Shell bark Hickory).

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Columbia Magpie or Jay. Male. - Public domain zoological illustration

Columbia Magpie or Jay. Male. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Cedar bird, or Cedar Wax-wing. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Red Cedar. [Juniperus Virginiana])

Cedar bird, or Cedar Wax-wing. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Red Cedar. [Junipe...

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Red-bellied Nuthatch. 1. Male. 2. Female.

Red-bellied Nuthatch. 1. Male. 2. Female.

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Anna Humming bird. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. (Hibiscus Virginicus.)

Anna Humming bird. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. (Hibiscus Virginicus.)

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Belted Kingfisher. 1. Male. 2. Female.

Belted Kingfisher. 1. Male. 2. Female.

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Pileated Woodpecker. 1. Adult Male. 2. Adult Female. 3. and 4.  Young Males. (Racoon Grape).

Pileated Woodpecker. 1. Adult Male. 2. Adult Female. 3. and 4. Young ...

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Red-headed Woodpecker. 1. Males. 2. Female. 3. Young.

Red-headed Woodpecker. 1. Males. 2. Female. 3. Young.

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Mangrove Cuckoo. Male. (Seven years apple.)

Mangrove Cuckoo. Male. (Seven years apple.)

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Common American Partridge. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young.

Common American Partridge. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young.

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Welcome Partridge. Young. - Public domain zoological illustration

Welcome Partridge. Young. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Bartramian Sandpiper.  1. Male. 2. Female.

Bartramian Sandpiper. 1. Male. 2. Female.

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Semipalmated Sandpiper. 1. Summer plumage. 2. Winter.

Semipalmated Sandpiper. 1. Summer plumage. 2. Winter.

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Adult Phalarope. 1. Adult. Male. 2. Winter plumage.

Adult Phalarope. 1. Adult. Male. 2. Winter plumage.

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Issländischer weissere mit schwarzen Federen gesprengter Falcke von vornen und hinden mit Hauben geschühe und Wurffriehmen nebst einem grossen Barbet oder Wasser Hund nach der Natur gezeichnet.

Issländischer weissere mit schwarzen Federen gesprengter Falcke von vo...

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Havell's Tern. Adult. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Havell's Tern. Adult. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Anno 1736 im Walde bey Stahrenberg nach der Natur gezeichtnet.

Anno 1736 im Walde bey Stahrenberg nach der Natur gezeichtnet.

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Dusky Shearwater. Male in Spring.

Dusky Shearwater. Male in Spring.

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Anno 1748 im Monath May und Junio ist dises Nashorn Rhinoceros...

Anno 1748 im Monath May und Junio ist dises Nashorn Rhinoceros...

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Anno 1746 den 15 Novembl. Ist diesser getygerte Hirsch von zwölff Enden, von Thro Hochfürstl. Durschl. Herrn Wilhelm Heinrich, regierenden Fürsten zu Nassau-Saarbrücken im Neünkircher Forst, im so genanten Becker Wäldgen, in einem Kessel-Jagen geschossen worden.

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Bell's Vireo. Male. (Rattle-snake Root)

Bell's Vireo. Male. (Rattle-snake Root)

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Disen Hirsch mit Schlappohren haben des Regier. Herrn Landgrafen von Hessen Darmstadt Hochfürstl. Durchl. den 20ten Augl. 1754 in der gegend con Darmstadt geschossen.

Disen Hirsch mit Schlappohren haben des Regier. Herrn Landgrafen von H...

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Dressierter Hüener Hund samt einem abgetragenen Habicht.

Dressierter Hüener Hund samt einem abgetragenen Habicht.

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The Spanish Mackerel, Scomberomorus maculatus.

The Spanish Mackerel, Scomberomorus maculatus.

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The Kern River Trout, Salmo irideus gilberti.

The Kern River Trout, Salmo irideus gilberti.

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Le Lolier Odorant, ou, Faux Beaume du Perou.

Le Lolier Odorant, ou, Faux Beaume du Perou.

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L'Jvette. Nicolas Francois Regnault

L'Jvette. Nicolas Francois Regnault

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La Guimauve. Nicolas Francois Regnault

La Guimauve. Nicolas Francois Regnault

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Le Raisin d'Amerique. Phytolacca.

Le Raisin d'Amerique. Phytolacca.

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Le Pois Chiche. Nicolas Francois Regnault

Le Pois Chiche. Nicolas Francois Regnault

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Le Safran des Indes, la terre-merite, ou Le Souchet des Indes.

Le Safran des Indes, la terre-merite, ou Le Souchet des Indes.

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Le Sassafras. Nicolas Francois Regnault

Le Sassafras. Nicolas Francois Regnault

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Angræcum humblotii. - Public domain dedication image

Angræcum humblotii. - Public domain dedication image

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Coelogyne swaniana. - Public domain botanical illustration

Coelogyne swaniana. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Phalaenopsis grandiflora aurea.

Phalaenopsis grandiflora aurea.

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Vampyre Bat in two attitudes. - Public domain zoological illustration

Vampyre Bat in two attitudes. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Haunts of the Western Tragopan.

Haunts of the Western Tragopan.

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Goshawk. - Public domain zoological illustration

Goshawk. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Pygmy Opossum. (natural size) - Public domain zoological illustration

Pygmy Opossum. (natural size) - Public domain zoological illustration

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Onicidium concolor. - Public domain botanical illustration

Onicidium concolor. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Syrian Hyrax; Cape Hyrax. - Public domain zoological illustration

Syrian Hyrax; Cape Hyrax. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Laella harpophylla. - Public domain botanical illustration

Laella harpophylla. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Tapir. - Public domain zoological illustration

Tapir. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Barn or Chimney Swallow. - Public domain zoological illustration

Barn or Chimney Swallow. - Public domain zoological illustration

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Epidendrum vitellinum. - Public domain botanical illustration

Epidendrum vitellinum. - Public domain botanical illustration

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Fork-tailed Flycatcher. Gordonia Lasianthus.

Fork-tailed Flycatcher. Gordonia Lasianthus.

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Swallow-tailed Flycatcher. - Public domain zoological illustration

Swallow-tailed Flycatcher. - Public domain zoological illustration

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