Zoological Miscellany Collection

Bearded barbet, Pogonornis dubius (Groove-beaked pogonia, Pogonia sulcirostris)
FLO5005877 Bearded barbet, Pogonornis dubius (Groove-beaked pogonia, Pogonia sulcirostris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Black-throated coucal, Centropus leucogaster (White-bellied coucal, Polophilus leucogaster)
FLO5005871 Black-throated coucal, Centropus leucogaster (White-bellied coucal, Polophilus leucogaster). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Cape glossy starling, Lamprotornis nitens (Splendent thrush, Turdus splendens)
FLO5005852 Cape glossy starling, Lamprotornis nitens (Splendent thrush, Turdus splendens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Fasciated antshrike, Cymbilaimus lineatus (Lineated shrike, Lanius lineatus)
FLO5005823 Fasciated antshrike, Cymbilaimus lineatus (Lineated shrike, Lanius lineatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Pheasant coucal, Centropus phasianinus (Variegated coucal Polophilus variegatus)
FLO5005818 Pheasant coucal, Centropus phasianinus (Variegated coucal Polophilus variegatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Pheasant coucal, Centropus phasianinus (Polophilus phasianus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005772 Pheasant coucal, Centropus phasianinus (Polophilus phasianus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's Zoological

Mistletoe bird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum (Desmaretian manakin, Pipra desmaretii)
FLO5005753 Mistletoe bird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum (Desmaretian manakin, Pipra desmaretii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius (Common boatbill, Cancroma vulgaris)
FLO5005707 Boat-billed heron, Cochlearius cochlearius (Common boatbill, Cancroma vulgaris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae (Gigantic dacelo, Dacelo gigantea)
FLO5005701 Laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae (Gigantic dacelo, Dacelo gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Black-necked aracari, Pteroglossus aracari (Aracari toucan, Rhamphastos aracari)
FLO5005859 Black-necked aracari, Pteroglossus aracari (Aracari toucan, Rhamphastos aracari). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Philippine coucal, Centropus viridis (Lathamian coucal, Polophilus lathami)
FLO5005820 Philippine coucal, Centropus viridis (Lathamian coucal, Polophilus lathami). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Scarlet-headed blackbird, Amblyramphus holosericeus (Bicolored amblyramphus, Amblyramphus bicolor)
FLO5005760 Scarlet-headed blackbird, Amblyramphus holosericeus (Bicolored amblyramphus, Amblyramphus bicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Double-toothed barbet, Pogonornis bidentatus (Levaillant's pogonius, Pogonius levaillantii)
FLO5005730 Double-toothed barbet, Pogonornis bidentatus (Levaillant's pogonius, Pogonius levaillantii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Barred antshrike, Thamnophilus doliatus (Foot shrike, Lanius doliatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005716 Barred antshrike, Thamnophilus doliatus (Foot shrike, Lanius doliatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Black-spotted barbet, Capito niger (Stephen's pogonius, Pogonius stephensii)
FLO5005712 Black-spotted barbet, Capito niger (Stephen's pogonius, Pogonius stephensii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Jungle cocks or Indian pheasant, Phasianus indicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005844 Jungle cocks or Indian pheasant, Phasianus indicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany

Slaty antshrike, Thamnophilus punctatus (Spotted shrike, Lanius naevius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005731 Slaty antshrike, Thamnophilus punctatus (Spotted shrike, Lanius naevius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus (Ethereal tropic bird). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005703 Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus (Ethereal tropic bird). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's

Foot currawong, Strepera graculina (Noisy crow, Corvus strepera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005884 Foot currawong, Strepera graculina (Noisy crow, Corvus strepera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's

Double-toothed barbet, Pogonornis bidentatus, adult (Smooth-beaked pogonia, Pogonia laevirostris)
FLO5005870 Double-toothed barbet, Pogonornis bidentatus, adult (Smooth-beaked pogonia, Pogonia laevirostris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Common ring-necked pheasant, Phasianus colchicus torquatus (Ring pheasant, Phasianus torquatus)
FLO5005846 Common ring-necked pheasant, Phasianus colchicus torquatus (Ring pheasant, Phasianus torquatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Jacobin cuckoo, Clamator jacobinus (African cuckow, Cuculus afer). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005751 Jacobin cuckoo, Clamator jacobinus (African cuckow, Cuculus afer). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's

Atlantic pearl-oyster, Pinctada radiata (Rayed birdshell, Avicula radiata)
FLO5005749 Atlantic pearl-oyster, Pinctada radiata (Rayed birdshell, Avicula radiata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

American avocet, Recurvirostra americana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005704 American avocet, Recurvirostra americana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany, McMillan

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Zoological miscellany is a fascinating collection of oddities and curiosities from the animal kingdom. From the bizarre mating rituals of insects to the incredible camouflage abilities of octopuses, there is always something new and intriguing to discover in the world of zoology. Whether you're interested in learning about the smallest creatures on Earth or marveling at the sheer size and strength of apex predators, it has something for everyone. So grab your magnifying glass and get ready to explore the weird and wonderful world of animals with this eclectic mix of facts, stories, and images that will leave you amazed and inspired by the diversity of life on our planet.