Alcedo Ispida Collection

Alcedo athhis, common kingfisher
Watercolour by Charles F. Tunnicliffe (c. 1973)

Common kingfisher, Alcedo ispida, and northern flicker or yellowhammer. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an
FLO4685133 Common kingfisher, Alcedo ispida, and northern flicker or yellowhammer. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's

Three birds: a kingfisher, a prince von Wied's toucan and an organist finch, 1720-1792. Creator: Aert Schouman
Three birds: a kingfisher, a Prince von Wied's toucan and an organist finch 1720-1792

Malachite Kingfisher, 1779-1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Malachite Kingfisher, 1779-1785. Blue-eared Kingfisher....batavian fish-catching bird true grouse / Alcedo caeruleo-cephala'. Malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus), found in Africa

A young woman mourning a dead dove, a partridge, and a kingfisher, c.1620. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
A young woman mourning a dead dove, a partridge, and a kingfisher, c.1620

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XXIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XXIV, c. 1575/1580

Sampler, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Sampler, c. 1937

Eggs of European birds, lithograph, published in 1897
Eggs of European birds: 1) Kingfisher; 2) Bee-eater; 3) Black woodpecker; 4) Lesser spotted woodpecker; 5) Roller; 6) Eagle-owl; 7) Long-eared owl; 8) Scops owl; 9) Pygmy owl; 10) Tawny owl; 11

Plate with Lotus Blossoms and Kingfisher, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Kingfisher and hydrangea, 1857. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
Kingfisher and hydrangea, 1857

Kingfisher and roses, c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and roses, c. 1847/52

Kingfisher above a Yellow-flowered Water Plant, 1853, third month. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher above a Yellow-flowered Water Plant, 1853, third month

Kingfisher and monochoria, c. 1830/44. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and monochoria, c. 1830/44

Swallows, kingfisher, and hibiscus, c. 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallows, kingfisher, and hibiscus, c. 1830s

Kingfisher and iris, 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and iris, 1830s

Kingfisher and viburnum, 1840s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and viburnum, 1840s

Kingfisher and reeds, c. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and reeds, c. 1840

Kingfisher and dayflower, 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and dayflower, 1830s

Kingfisher and bellflowers, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and bellflowers, n.d

Kingfisher and hydrangea, 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and hydrangea, 1830s

Kingfishers and Pussy-willow, 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Kingfishers and Pussy-willow, 19th century

Alcedo Ispida (Common Kingfisher), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986432 Alcedo Ispida (Common Kingfisher), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.7x37.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcedo Ispida (Common Kingfisher)

Belted Kingsfisher, 1830. Creator: Robert Havell
Belted Kingsfisher, 1830

Dog Guarding a Dead Duck From Birds of Prey, 1700-1800. Creator: Unknown
Dog Guarding a Dead Duck From Birds of Prey, 1700-1800

Sacred Kingfisher, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
Sacred Kingfisher, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Kingfisher, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen &
Kingfisher, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Alcedo, Martin-pescheur (The Kingfisher): Livre d Oyseaux (Book of Birds), 1655-1660

Kingfisher and Irises, 1832-34. 1832-34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kingfisher and Irises, 1832-34

Bird Catching Fish Among Reeds, ca. 1887. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
Bird Catching Fish Among Reeds, ca. 1887

Kingfisher, (Alcedines), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Kingfisher - Alce do is pida, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Kingfisher - Alce do is pida, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Common kingfisher. Alcedo Ispida. Now known as Alcedo atthis. After a work by English ornitholgist and bird artist John Gould, 1804 - 1881. From his book The Birds of Great Britain, published 1873

Kingfisher, Cicada, and Willow Tree, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Kingfisher, Cicada, and Willow Tree, 19th century

Swallows and Kingfisher with Rose Mallows, ca. 1838. ca. 1838. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Swallows and Kingfisher with Rose Mallows, ca. 1838

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo Ispida) (colour litho)
BAL42790 Common Kingfisher (Alcedo Ispida) (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

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

Alcedo atthis bengalensis, common kingfisher
Plate 17, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Alcedo atthis, common kingfisher
Plate 61 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 2 (1925)

Alcedo hercules, great blue kingfisher
An illustration by an unknown artist, (c. 1830-40). Part of the Jardine Collection

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The Alcedo ispida, commonly known as the common kingfisher or Alcedo athhis, is a stunning bird that has captivated artists and nature enthusiasts throughout history. Its vibrant colors and graceful demeanor have been immortalized in various forms of art. In 1897, a lithograph featuring the eggs of European birds showcased the delicate beauty of the kingfisher's nest. The plate depicted Lotus Blossoms and Kingfishers from the Qing dynasty, transporting viewers to a time when these magnificent creatures were revered symbols of prosperity and good fortune. Renowned artist Utagawa Hiroshige II captured the essence of this avian wonder in his artwork. His piece titled "Kingfisher and Hydrangea" from 1857 showcases the harmonious coexistence between nature's creations. Ando Hiroshige continued this legacy with his masterpieces like "Kingfisher and Roses, " "Kingfisher above a Yellow-flowered Water Plant, " "Swallows, Kingfisher, and Hibiscus, " among others. These artworks depict not only the physical attributes but also symbolize deeper meanings associated with love, beauty, resilience, and tranquility - qualities often attributed to both kingfishers themselves and their natural habitats. The kingfisher's presence amidst vibrant flowers such as irises or viburnums creates an enchanting scene that evokes feelings of serenity. Whether perched on reeds or dayflowers by tranquil waterscapes or soaring above monochoria plants in full bloom – each portrayal captures its elegance against breathtaking backdrops. As we admire these artistic interpretations spanning centuries, let us appreciate how they celebrate not just one species but also remind us of our connection to nature's wonders. The Alcedo ispida continues to inspire awe today as it did generations ago – reminding us to cherish Earth's diverse inhabitants for future generations to come.