Sirwilliamjardine Collection

Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Macropygia phasianella.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines

African lemon-dove, Columba larvata, native to Africa.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William

Ruddy quail-dove, Geotrygon montana.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Gray-fronted dove, Leptotila rufaxilla, native to South America.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir

Tambourine dove, Turtur tympanistria, native to Africa.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William

Ruddy ground dove, Columbina talpacoti.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines

Common bronzewing, Phaps chalcoptera.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Western crowned pigeon, Goura cristata, vulnerable.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William

Nicobar pigeon, Caloenas nicobarica, near threatened.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William

Carunculated ground pigeon, Geophilus carunculatus.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William

Namaqua dove, Oena capensis.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Crested pigeon, Ocyphaps lophotes.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Collared dove, Streptopelia decaocto, native to Europe and Asia.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir

Turkish or mawmet pigeon, Columba livia var. turcica, fancy pigeon.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir

Pouter or cropper pigeon, Columba livia gutturosa subrubicunda.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir

Jacobin pigeon, Columba cucullata Jacobina, fancy pigeon.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William

Broad or fan-tailed shaker, Columba tremula laticauda, fancy pigeon.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in

Rock pigeon, Columba livia.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Stock dove or stock pigeon, Columba oenas.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines

Topknot pigeon, Lopholaimus antarcticus.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines

Micronesian Imperial-Pigeon, Ducula oceanica.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines

Wompoo fruit dove, Ptilinopus magnificus, native to Australia.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir

Blue and green turteline, Ptilinopus cyano-virens.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines

Blue-capped fruit dove, Ptilinopus monacha, near threatened.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir

Grey-green fruit dove, Ptilinopus purpuratus.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines

Sumatran Green Pigeon, Treron oxyurus Near threatened
Sumatran Green Pigeon, Treron oxyurus. Near threatened.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William

Buru green pigeon, Treron aromaticus.. Handcolored steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by Edward Lear from Prideaux John Selbys volume Pigeons in Sir William Jardines Naturalists

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"Meet Sir William Jardine: A Passionate Advocate for Avian Diversity" Sir William Jardine, a renowned ornithologist and naturalist, dedicated his life to the study and preservation of birds. His fascination with avian species led him on countless expeditions across the globe, where he encountered an array of captivating doves. One such encounter was with the enchanting Brown Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia phasianella), known for its stunning plumage and melodious cooing. Another remarkable find was the African lemon-dove (Columba larvata), native to Africa, showcasing vibrant yellow feathers that brighten up their surroundings. Jardine's exploration also brought him face-to-face with the elusive Ruddy Quail-Dove (Geotrygon montana) and the Gray-fronted Dove (Leptotila rufaxilla), both native species boasting unique characteristics that fascinated him endlessly. Venturing further into Africa, Jardine marveled at the Tambourine Dove (Turtur tympanistria) with its rhythmic drumming-like call echoing through dense forests. He also encountered the petite yet charming Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti) during his travels. Back in Australia, Jardine observed mesmerizing species like the Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera), displaying iridescent bronze feathers that shimmered under sunlight. The Western Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata), although vulnerable today due to habitat loss, left a lasting impression on Sir William as one of nature's true marvels. In Southeast Asia, he marveled at another threatened beauty -the Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica). Its striking appearance adorned by iridescent plumage made it a sight to behold.