Birds Of Great Britain Collection (#6)

Turdus torquatus, ring-ouzel
Plate 38 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Larus minutus, little gull
Plate 66 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anthus richardii, Richards pipit
Plate 8 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Athene noctua, little owl
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Lyrurus tetrix, Eurasian black grouse
Plate 6 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Netta rufina, red-crested pochard
Plate 22 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Apus apus, common swift
Plate 3 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Emberiza melanocephala, black-headed bunting
Plate 28 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Regulus cristatus, goldcrest
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Charadrius hiaticula, common ringed plover
Plate 41 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Columba livia, rock dove
Plate 3 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Grus grus, common crane
Plate 19 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Acrocephalus arundinaceus, great reed warbler
Plate 72 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Carduelis flavirostris, twite
Plate 50 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Nucifraga caryocatactes, Eurasian nutcracker
Plate 65 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anthus cervinus, red-throated pipit
Plate 12 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Delichon urbicum, northern house martin
Plate 6 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Tringa erythropus, spotted redshank
Plate 55 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Emberiza schoeniclus, reed bunting
Plate 29 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Syrrhaptes paradoxus, Pallass sandgrouse
Plate 11 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anthus pratensis, meadow pipit

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, red-billed chough
Plate 62 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Phylloscopus sibilatrix, wood warbler
Plate 67 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aquila clanga, greater spotted eagle
Plate 3 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Larus ridibundus, common black-headed gull
Plate 64 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Carpodacus erythrinus, common rosefinch
Plate 43 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Rhodostethia rossii, Rosss gull
Plate 63 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Limicola falcinellus, broad-billed sandpiper
Plate 75 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Pluvialis squatrola, grey plover
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Mergus merganser, goosander, Alcedo atthis, common kingfishe
Plate 34 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Luscinia megarhynchos, common nightingale
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Limosa lapponica, bar-tailed godwit
Plate 51 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Calandrella brachydactyla, greater short-toed lark
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Neophron percnopterus, Egyptian vulture
Plate 1 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Coturnix coturnix, common quail
Plate 15 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Scolopax rusticola, Eurasian woodcock
Plate 77 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Dendrocopos leucotos, white-backed woodpecker

Morus bassanus, gannet
Plate 54 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Tachybaptus ruficollis, little grebe
Plate 42 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Locustella naevia, grasshopper warbler
Plate 78 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Asio flammeus, short-eared owl
Plate 32 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Tetrax tetrax, little bustard
Plate 18 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Botaurus stellaris, Eurasian bittern

Charadrius alexandrinus, Kentish plover
Plate 40 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya marila, greater scaup
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Passer montanus, Eurasian tree sparrow
Plate 33 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Circus macrorus, pallid harrier
Plate 27 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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"Birds of Great Britain: A Diverse Avian Tapestry" From the majestic Falco rusticolus, also known as the gyrfalcon, to the charming Emberiza calandra or corn bunting, Great Britain is home to a fascinating array of bird species. One cannot help but be captivated by the ethereal beauty of Nyctea scandiaca, commonly known as the snowy owl. With its pure white plumage and piercing yellow eyes, this magnificent creature stands out against any wintry backdrop. The Phalacrocorax aristotelis or European shag is another avian resident found along British coastlines. These sleek black birds are often seen perched on rocky cliffs, their feathers glistening in the sunlight. In contrast to these dark-hued birds, we have Oriolus oriolus - the Eurasian golden oriole. Its vibrant yellow plumage and melodious song bring a burst of color and joy to woodlands across Great Britain. Motacilla alba, better known as the white wagtail, can be spotted near rivers and lakes throughout the country. Their distinctive wagging tails add an element of charm to their already delightful presence. Venturing into meadows and grasslands reveals one of nature's hidden gems - Crex crex or corncrake. This elusive bird's unique call echoes through fields during summer evenings when it emerges from its well-concealed hiding spots. Aegithalos caudatus or long-tailed tit brings a touch of whimsy with its fluffy appearance and long tail that seems almost disproportionate for such a small bird. They flit about in flocks among trees and shrubs like tiny acrobats. Carduelis flammea cabaret adds splashes of crimson with its vibrant red head cap amongst frost-covered branches during winter months; this lesser redpoll brightens up even the gloomiest of days.