Ornithological Gallery

Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. It involves observing and studying bird behavior, ecology, physiology, anatomy, migration patterns, and conservation

Red kite, historical artwork
Red kite. Historical artwork of a red kite (Milvus milvus) perched on a branch. This bird of prey inhabits woodland near open country across most of Europe, apart from the northern parts

Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) perching on a branch. This bird is very small, with a length of only 13-15 centimetres including its very long tail. It is found in most of Europe and Asia

Barn owl, artwork C016 / 3233
Barn owl (Tyto alba), artwork. Barn owls are nocturnal predators that prefer open country in which to hunt their prey, which includes small mammals such as rodents

Tawny owl, historical artwork
Tawny owl. Historical artwork of a tawny owl (Strix aluco). This is a nocturnal predator that inhabits forests and sparse woodland across much of Eurasia

Comon magpies, 19th century artwork C013 / 6315
Common magpie (Pica pica) pair. Plate 31 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Blackbird. Male blackbird (Turdus merula) perching on a branch. The female is a mottled brown colour. This bird is found in Britain and throughout Eurasia

European starling flock
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock. These dense flocks of European starlings, which can contain thousands of individuals, are most often seen at twilight. Photographed in Rome, Italy

Two Jackdaws (Corvus monedula), perched together on a wooden beam

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), United Kingdom, Europe

Nightjar, historical artwork
Nightjar. Historical artwork of a nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) catching an insect in flight. The nightjar usually hunts at dusk or dawn, mainly taking moths and beetles

European starling flock (Sturnus vulgaris). These birds gather together in large flocks at dusk to roost. Photographed in Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK, in December

Great spotted woodpeckers feeding
Great spotted woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major) feeding on a tree trunk. These birds can live for 10 years and grow to 23 centimetres in length

Spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus Punctatus ) (hand-coloured litho)
1772830 Spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus Punctatus ) (hand-coloured litho) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); eThe Devonshire Collections

Great spotted woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major) on a branch. The adult at left is feeding the fledgling at right. Photographed in June, in Dorset, UK

Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, adult with rabbit prey. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of

Carolina Parakeet, from Birds of America, 1829 (coloured engraving)
BAL5909 Carolina Parakeet, from Birds of America, 1829 (coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: engraved by Robert Havell)

The Redbreast, illustration from The History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick
XJF486307 The Redbreast, illustration from The History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick, first published 1797 (woodcut) by Bewick, Thomas (1753-1828); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Redbreast)

Hen, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a hen. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Long-eared owl, historical artwork
Long-eared owl. Historical artwork of a long-eared owl (Asio otus). This owl inhabits woodland near open country throughout the northern hemisphere. It feeds on rodents and smaller birds

European eagle owl, (Bubo bubo). This bird is found in parts of Europe, Asia and north Africa. It inhabits mainly wooded areas, steppes and deserts, preferring open country for hunting

Black-breasted snake eagle (black-chested snake eagle) (Circaetus pectoralis) in flight, immature, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa

Budgerigar under UV light C016 / 5772
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) photographed under ultraviolet (UV) light

Blue-footed booby courtship display C013 / 7485
Blue-footed booby courtship display. Pair of blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii) displaying during a courtship ritual. Photographed on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands

King Duck (Somateria Spectabilis) (hand-coloured litho)
1772813 King Duck (Somateria Spectabilis) (hand-coloured litho) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); eThe Devonshire Collections

Shoebilled stork, 1861 (colour litho)
1065183 Shoebilled stork, 1861 (colour litho) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Zoological Sketches by Philip Lutley Sclater, published in 1861)

Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper)
5670972 Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Sulphur and white breasted Toucan, 19th century (colour lithograph)
BAL4822 Sulphur and white breasted Toucan, 19th century (colour lithograph) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

2644319; out of copyright

2644314; out of copyright

2644313; out of copyright

Blue Jay, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XOS2644324 Blue Jay, 1831 (coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Cyanocitta cristata)

White storks courting C018 / 9343
White storks (Ciconia ciconia) courting

Bonellis eagles, artwork. Male and female Bonellis eagles (Aquila fasciata) and their chick in a nest on a rockface. These large birds of prey breed in southern Europe

Shoveler duck, historical artwork
Shoveler. Historical artwork of a male shoveler duck (Anas clypeata). This duck inhabits wetlands and inland waters across much of the northern hemisphere

Snares cape pigeon (Daption capense) swimming. Photographed off of the South Island, New Zealand

Bar-headed goose. Head of a bar-headed goose (Anser indicus). This goose is found throughout central Asia, inhabiting grassland near water

Male pintail (Anas acuta). This duck is widespread throughout northern Europe and Asia and North America. It inhabits wetland areas and feeds on plant material extracted from the lake bottom

Schalows turaco (Tauraco schalowi) perching on a branch. This bird is endemic to the evergreen forests of south-western Africa. It is large for a turaco, measuring up to 45 centimetres in length

Penguin breeding colony research, with researchers and photographers in the background. Located at St Andrews Bay, this is the largest breeding colony of king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)

Atlantic puffin with sand eels in its bill. Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) feed primarily on fish and breed on the coasts of northern Europe, the Faroe Islands

American Crow, Corvus Americanus, 1845
American Crow, Corvus Americanus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Great frigatebird, Fregata minor nicolli
Bird specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Specimen labels for Herald petrel Pterodroma, arminjoniana a
Specimen labels for herald petrel collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, male 1, female 2, and young 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report

Hairy woodpecker, downy woodpecker and red-bellied
Hairy woodpecker, Dryobates villosus, male 1, downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens, male 2 and female 3, and red-bellied woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinus, male 4

Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1933
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties

Wilsons frigate bird, Fregata wilsoni
Bird specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

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Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. It involves observing and studying bird behavior, ecology, physiology, anatomy, migration patterns, and conservation. Ornithologists use a variety of tools to study birds including binoculars, telescopes, cameras, sound recording devices and GPS trackers. They also collect feathers or other parts of birds for further analysis in the lab. Ornithologists work in many different fields such as research laboratories or universities where they can conduct experiments or teach classes on ornithology and may also work in conservation organizations to help protect endangered species or develop strategies for managing bird populations in urban areas. The ultimate goal research is to better understand how birds interact with their environment so that we can protect them from extinction and ensure their future survival.