Ornithologist Collection (#8)

Piping Plover. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

American Ring Plover. 1. Adult Male. 2. Young in August. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Kildeer Plover. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

American Golden Plover. 1. Summer plumage, 2. Winter, 3. Variety in March. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Wooping Crane. Male, adult. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Wooping Crane. Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Black-bellied Plover. 1. Male. 2. Young in Autumn. 3. Nesting. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Scolopaceous Courlan. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Clapper Rail, or Salt-water Marsh Hen. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Virginian Rail. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Yellow-breasted Rail. Adult Male in Spring. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Great Red-breasted Rail, or fresh-water Marsh Hen-Water-Rail. 1. Male Adult. 2 Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Least Water-Rail. 1. Adult Male. 2 Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Sora Rail. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Common Gallinule. Adult Male. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

American Coot. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Purple Gallinule. Adult Male, Spring plumage. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Rock Ptarmigan. 1. Male in Winter plumage. 2. Female, Summer plumage. 3. Young in August. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Willow Ptarmigan. 1. Male. 2. Female and Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

American Ptarmigan. Male. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Sharp-tailed Grouse. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Pinnated Grouse. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. (Lilium Superbum), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Cock of the Plains. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Dusky Grouse. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Ruffed Grouse. 1. 2. Males. 3. Females. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Canada Grouse. 1. 2. Males. 3. Females. (4. Trillium pictum. 5. Streptopus distortus.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Plumed Partridge. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Welcome Partridge. Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Californian Partridge. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Wild Turkey. Female & Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Wild Turkey. Male. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Carolina Turtle Dove. 1. Males. 2. Females. (White flowered Stuartia. Sruartia Malacodendron), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Blue-headed Ground Dove or Pigeon. 1. Male. 2. Females. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Passenger Pigeon. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Key-West Dove. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Ground Dove. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. 4. Young. (Wild Orange), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Zenaida Dove. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Anona), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Carolina Parrot, or Parrakeet. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. 4. Young. (Cockle bur [Xanthium Strumarium]), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Band-tailed Dove, or Pigeon. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Black-billed Cuckoo. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Magnolia grandiflora). Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

White-headed Dove, or Pigeon. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Cordia sebestina.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Mangrove Cuckoo. Male. (Seven years apple. ), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Mangrove Cuckoo. Male. (Seven years apple.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Yellow-billed Cuckoo. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Papaw Tree. [Porcelia triloba]). Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Golden-winged Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Females. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Red-shafted Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Red-headed Woodpecker. 1. Males. 2. Female. 3. Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Lewis Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Arctic three-toed Woodpecker. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

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"Exploring the Avian World: Ornithologists Through Time" Jonathan Couch, a renowned ornithologist from Cornwall before 1870, dedicated his life to studying birds and their habitats. Known as "The Ornithologist of Cobbitty, " he left an indelible mark on the field. In 1909, Scott Peter Bald Balding Sir Markham followed in Couch's footsteps, earning himself the title of "The Ornithologist of Cobbitty. " His contributions between 1909 and 1989 revolutionized our understanding of avian species. Lady Young (formerly Lady Scott), Peter Scott, and Wayland Young continued this legacy by immersing themselves in ornithology. Their passion for bird conservation inspired many others to follow suit. Dr. William Beebe, a deep-sea explorer based in Bermuda, expanded the horizons of ornithology beyond land. His expeditions shed light on bird species inhabiting remote regions like Asia and South East Asia. One such expedition took him to the Philippines' Visayas region where tourists disembarked from outriggers onto Cebu's shores. This encounter with exotic avifauna fascinated both researchers and visitors alike. Even back in c. 1850, John James Audubon was captivated by birds' beauty and diversity. An unknown artist captured his dedication to documenting these creatures through artistry that still mesmerizes us today. In Hawks Attacking Partridges (1826), Audubon showcased not only his artistic prowess but also depicted nature's raw struggle for survival—a testament to how ornithologists have always strived to understand every aspect of avian life. From Jonathan Couch's pioneering work in Cornwall to Dr. William Beebe's exploration across oceans, each ornithologist has played a vital role in unraveling nature's feathered wonders—continuing the legacy started by "The Ornithologist of Cobbitty.