Green-tailed Jacamar Birds (*Galbula jacamarici*) Original hand-colored engraving by Prêtre (c.1835)

Two exotic birds from Australia, depicted with vivid hand-coloring. 

Imposing rendering of the Old World Ostrich and anatomical study of a Rhea foot.

Antique illustration of the lyrebird by Prêtre.

Elegant depiction of a Scythrope and a vividly colored red-and-green Trogon perched on branches.

A lively contrast between a fiery red hawk-eagle and a smaller black-and-white goshawk.

Brilliantly colored engraving of South American birds by Prêtre.

Graceful stork and robust jabiru presented with classic naturalistic balance.

Charming illustration of two aquatic birds with accurate anatomical and marine details.

Impressive pairing of two majestic eagles, captured with remarkable precision and power.

Brilliantly colored honeycreeper and sunbird illustration with tropical vibrancy, captured by Prêtre.

Refined old print with two specimens of South American halcyons: one crested and one with a green-blue livery.

Beautiful engraving combining sacred symbolism and elegant coastal shapes.

Vibrant parakeets perched on branches: a scarlet macaw and a black cockatoo with yellow and red highlights.

Colored illustration depicting two South American toucans: the Toco and the Red-belted Aracari.

Unusual vultures with striking coloration and contrasting character.

Striking contrast between the dark Imperial Crow and the vividly patterned Common Magpie.