Beaked Collection

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Cerapod dinosaurs compared to a rhino. The seven adult animals shown here are, from left to right: Nedoceratops; Torosaurus; Albertaceratops; a White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Mesoplodon bidens, Sowerbys beaked whale
Plate 12 The Diodon of Sowerby. Hand-coloured engraving of a drawing by James Hope Stewart (1789-1856), from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol

Delphinus delphis, short-beaked common dolphin
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

White-throated toucan (red-beaked), Ramphastos tucanos. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641150 White-throated toucan (red-beaked), Ramphastos tucanos. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

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Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Australia Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), an oviparous mammal of Australia

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Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Australia Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), an oviparous mammal of Australia

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Rufous Beaked Snake, Rhamphiophis rostratus, Native to East Africa Date: 31/05/2006

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Short Beaked Echidna, (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Monotreme, Australia, captive. Date: 15/02/2005

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Short Beaked Echidna, (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Monotreme, Australia, captive. Date: 15/02/2005

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Red beaked Hornbill resting on a branch Date: 20/12/2007

A wild short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) wandering through scrub, foraging for food
One of the weird and iconic animals of Australia, this echidna (which looks similar to a hedgehog but is totally unrelated) was foraging between rocks and grass clumps for ants

Uil; Pygmee owl, Owl
eurasian pygmee owl is standing on an tree branch with a death mouse Date: 08-02-2021

Crested Boatbill, 1781-5 (handcoloured engraving)
KDC407323 Crested Boatbill, 1781-5 (handcoloured engraving) by Latham, John (1740-1837); 7.5 x 9.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Lathams General Synopsis of Birds)

Sowerbys beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens (Physeter bidens, two-toothed cachalot). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Sowerbys beaked whale, beluga whale
Sowerbys beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and South Asian river dolphin, Platanista gangetica (endangered)

Hutum Owl, 1821 (handcoloured engraving)
KDC407324 Hutum Owl, 1821 (handcoloured engraving) by Latham, John (1740-1837); 8.25 x 11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Small American Snipe, 1793 (handcoloured engraving)
KDC407322 Small American Snipe, 1793 (handcoloured engraving) by Latham, John (1740-1837); 16 x 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Deep-Sea Fish (litho)
5210976 Deep-Sea Fish (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deep-Sea Fish. Illustration for Marvels of the Universe (Hutchinson, c 1912).); © Look and Learn

illustration of "Gallus monstrosus"from Aldrovandis
828949 illustration of " Gallus monstrosus" from Aldrovandis History of Monsters, 1642 (woodcut) by Italian School

Illustration of Hypsilophodon, a beaked ornithischian dinosaur

Tachyglossus aculeautus, Short-nosed Echidna, side view

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Short-beaked Echidna - rear foot (Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus) Date:

Triceratops dinosaur and rhino. Artwork of an adult Triceratops (left) from 68 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Isisaurus dinosaurs, artwork
Isisaurus dinosaurs. Computer artwork of a pair of leaf-eating Isisaurus colberti (previously Titanosaurus colberti) roaming lush plains in what is now central India

Pigeons - Black Capuchins and Damascenes
An illustration showing two Black Capuchins, also known as Syrian Wammentauben Beirut pigeons, and two Damascenes in an outdoor scenery

Pigeons - Young and Old, Blue and Silver Dun Dragoon
A portrait of three young and old, Blue and Silver Dun Dragoons, who are a member of the Fancy Breed of pigeon, most commonly found in London

Short-beaked dolphin, Delphinus delphis, and Hyperoodon ampullatus, N. Atlantic bottlenose whale.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science

Tachyglossus aculeautus, Short-nosed Echidna, side view

Illustration of herd of adult and young Hypsilophodon dinosaurs, with prehistoric rats scavenging for eggs on ground and in nest

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Copperband Butterflyfish (composite image) Date:

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Long-beaked Common Dolphins. Date:

Rufous Beaked Snake Rhamphiophis rostratus Native to East Africa
Rufous Beaked Snake, Rhamphiophis rostratus, Native to East Africa

Leafless beaked orchid, Sacoila lanceolata, a leafless ladies tresses found in Florida, West Indies, Central and South America. It is a perennial terrestrial orchid that grows 12 inches high or more

Echidna
The Short Beaked Echidna, (sometimes known as spiny anteaters) belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals

Echidna
The Short Beaked Echidna, (sometimes known as spiny anteaters) belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals

Echidna
The Short Beaked Echidna, (sometimes known as spiny anteaters) belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals

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Sharp-beaked Ground Finch - feeding off a live Masked Booby (Geospiza difficilis) Date:

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Galapagos Sharp-beaked Ground Finch - on cactus (Geospiza difficilis) Date:

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Sowerby's Beaked Whale - found stranded on Blakeney Point (Mesoplodon bidens) Date:

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Sowerby's Beaked Whale - found stranded on Blakeney Point (Mesoplodon bidens) Date:

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Sowerby's Beaked Whale - found stranded on Blakeney Point (Mesoplodon bidens) Date:

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Sowerby's Beaked Whale - found stranded on Blakeney Point (Mesoplodon bidens) Date:

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Sowerby's Beaked Whale - found stranded on Blakeney Point (Mesoplodon bidens) Date:

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Sowerby's Beaked Whale - found stranded on Blakeney Point (Mesoplodon bidens) Date:

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Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) burrowing, picture 1 in sequence. Australia Date:

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Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus ) digging in dirt. Australia Date:

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Beaked Butterfly Fish (Chelmon rostratus) Date:

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Beaked: From Plague Doctors to Prehistoric Giants" Step back in time to 18th century France, where a peculiar figure roamed the streets - the enigmatic plague doctor. With their distinctive beaked masks and long cloaks, they were tasked with treating victims of deadly diseases like the bubonic plague. These haunting figures became synonymous with fear and protection. Fast forward millions of years, and we encounter another fascinating creature sporting a beak - cerapod dinosaurs. These ancient giants, resembling rhinos in size, possessed unique beak-like structures that helped them graze on vegetation during prehistoric times. Venturing into the depths of oceans, we discover mesmerizing marine creatures such as Mesoplodon bidens, also known as Sowerby's beaked whale. This elusive species boasts an impressive pair of tusks protruding from its lower jaw, making it one of nature's most intriguing inhabitants. On a lighter note, let us not forget our playful friends from Delphinus delphis - short-beaked common dolphins. With their sleek bodies and charming smiles adorned by small yet prominent beaks, these intelligent mammals captivate hearts worldwide. But what about those cryptic codes? DDE-90204661. . DDE-90036928. . DDE-90026108. . They may seem mysterious at first glance but are actually part of intricate identification systems used for various purposes across different industries. Shifting our focus once again to land-dwelling creatures; imagine stumbling upon a wild short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) while wandering through dense scrublands. This curious little mammal uses its specialized snout to forage for food among fallen leaves and twigs – truly an adorable sight. Lastly, let us not overlook the wise Uil or Pygmee owl – an enchanting member of the owl family.