Cuvier Collection (page 4)

Mulga parrot, Psephotus varius (Varied parrot, Psittacus multicolor). Handcoloured engraving of a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

Australian ringneck, Barnardius zonarius (Bauers parrot, Psittacus baueri). Handcoloured engraving of a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron

Edible dormouse, Glis glis (Fat dormouse, Myoxus glis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward, from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Northern rosella, Platycercus venustus (Browns parrot, Psittacus brownii). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Scaly-breasted lorikeet, Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus (Spotted parrot, Psittacus matoni). Handcoloured engraving of a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom

Masked shining parrot, Prosopeia personata (Blue-faced parrot, Psittacus capistratus). Handcoloured engraving of a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Blue-winged parrot, Neophema chrysostoma (Blue-banded parakeet, Psittacus venustus). Handcoloured engraving of a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Golden-collared toucanet, Selenidera reinwardtii (Aracari toucan, Ramphastos aracari). Handcoloured engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Cuban trogon or tocororo, Priotelus temnurus (Indented couroucou, Trogon temnurus). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith in Paris from Edward Griffiths The Animal

Yellow-breasted barbet, Trachyphonus margaritatus (Marginated barbet, Bucco marginatus). Handcoloured engraving after a specimen in the British Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Collared puffbird, Bucco capensis (Collared barbet, Bucco collaris). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Samuel Howitt from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

Pacific koel, Eudynamys orientalis (Flinders cuckow, Eudynamys flindersii). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Cayenne spiny rat, Proechimys guyannensis (Red echimys or spiny rat of d Azara). Illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The

White-bellied woodpecker, Dryocopus javensis
White-bellied woodpecker variety, Dryocopus javensis (Crawfurds woodpecker, Picus crawfurdii). Handcoloured engraving after a specimen in Crawfurds Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Acorn woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus (Black-bearded woodpecker, Picus melanopogon). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1829

Knobbed hornbill, Aceros cassidix. Vulnerable
Knobbed hornbill or Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill, Aceros cassidix (Crested hornbill, Buceros cassidix). Vulnerable. Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

Jamaican tody, Todus todus (Green tody, Todus viridis). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith in Jamaica from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

Blue-winged kookaburra, Dacelo leachii (Leachs kingfisher). Handcoloured engraving from a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Rufous-bellied kookaburra, Dacelo gaudichaud (Gaudichauds kingfisher). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in the Paris Museum from Edward Griffiths

Smiths bee-eater, Merops puella. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from a specimen in William Bullocks Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Blue-throated bee-eater, Merops viridis viridis (Sumatra bee-eater, Merops sumatranus). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Giant hummingbird, Patagona gigas (Trochilus gigas). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H. Kearsley of a specimen in the British Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Red kangaroo, Macropus rufus (Woolly kangaroo, Macropus lanigerus). Illustration by John Lewin. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by H

Langsdorffs hummingbirds
Langsdorffs crested hummingbird with nuchal ruff 1, and Langsdorffs hummingbird with ultra-marine nuchal ruff 2. Handcoloured engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Lotens sunbird, female, Cinnyris lotenius (long-billed souimanga). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1828

Apapane or Hawaiian honeycreeper, Himatione sanguinea (Byrons creeper, Drepanis byronensis). Handcoloured engraving drawn

White-collared foliage-gleaner, Anabazenops fuscus (Natterers nuthatch, Xenops anabatiodes). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker

Cinnamon or broad-billed roller, Eurystomus
Cinnamon roller or broad-billed roller, Eurystomus glaucurus glaucurus. (Madagascar roller var.?, Coracias madagascariensis)

Red-billed blue magpie, Urocissa erythrorhyncha (Red-billed jay, Pica erythrorynchos). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom

Black-throated magpie-jay, Calocitta colliei (Bernets magpie, Pica bernettii). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Red-breasted blackbird, Sturnella militaris (Magellanic stare, Sturnus militaris). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Rufous-tailed plantcutter, Phytotoma rara (Bloxams plant-cutter, Phytotoma bloxami). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1827

Red-billed quelea, Quelea quelea (Red-billed grosbeak, Pyrrhula sanguinirostris). Black bellied variety. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths

Long-nosed potoroo or kangaroo rat, Potorous tridactylus. (Tufted tailed or mountain kanguroo, Kanguroo pencillatus.) Illustration by John Lewin

Greater Antillean bullfinch, Loxigilla violacea (Violaceous grosbeak, Loxia violacea). Drawn from life in Jamaica by Charles Hamilton Smith

Beautiful firetail, Stagonopleura bella (Black-lined grosbeak, Fringilla bella). Illustration by H. Kearsley from a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum

Pin-tailed whydah, Vidua macroura (Supercilious widow bird, Fringilla superciliosa Vieillot). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker

Field finch, Fringilla campestris of Prince Musignano? Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from a specimen in Rev

White-billed buffalo weaver, Bubalornis albirostris. (Weaver alecto, Textor alecto, Temminck). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker

Yellow cardinal, Gubernatrix cristata. Endangered. (Commanding bunting, Emberiza gubernatrix). Handcoloured engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Temmincks lark, Eremophila bilopha
Temmincks lark or Temmincks horned lark, Eremophila bilopha (Double-crested lark, Alauda cilopha, Tem.). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Goatsucker from Peru, Caprimulgus species. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in Rev

Large frogmouth, Batrachostomus auritus (Long-eared podargus, Podargus auritus). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Scissor-tailed nightjar, Hydropsalis torquata (Scissars tailed goat-sucker, Caprimulgus psalurus). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Yellow-bellied glider, Petaurus australis (Greater flying phalanger, Didelphis petaurus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Standard-winged nightjar, Macrodipteryx longipennis (Leona goat-sucker, Caprimulgus macrodipterus). Illustration by Samuel Howitt

Glossy swiftlet, Collocalia esculenta, pair on nest (Esculent swallow, Hirundo esculenta). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Samuel Howitt from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Pacific swift, Apus pacificus (New Holland swallow, Hirundo pacifica). From an illustration by John Lewin. Handcoloured engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

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"Cuvier: Unveiling the Wonders of the Natural World" Step into the fascinating world of Cuvier, a renowned naturalist whose contributions to science continue to captivate us. In 1800, Thomas Jefferson's portrait immortalized this brilliant mind who would go on to revolutionize our understanding of life on Earth. In 1812, Cuvier unveiled his masterpiece - a meticulously reconstructed sloth skeleton. This remarkable feat showcased his meticulous attention to detail and unraveled mysteries surrounding these enigmatic creatures. But it wasn't just sloths that fascinated Cuvier; he also studied the majestic great bustard, an endangered species in need of protection. His research shed light on their vulnerability and urged conservation efforts for these magnificent birds. Cuvier's exploration extended beyond avian wonders as he delved into the world of big cats. The West African lion, Panthera leo senegalensis, became one of his subjects as he sought to understand its behavior and preserve its habitat. The year 1812 marked another milestone for Cuvier with the unveiling of a complete hippopotamus skeleton. Through careful examination, he pieced together this ancient creature's story, shedding light on its evolutionary journey through time. Venturing even further back in history, Cuvier discovered remnants from prehistoric times - including the fearsome Maastricht Mosasaur dating back to 1770. These findings provided invaluable insights into Earth's past inhabitants and their adaptations for survival. In 1862, Cuvier presented a reconstruction of Megalosaurus - a towering dinosaur that once roamed our planet millions of years ago. His work ignited imaginations and fueled ongoing research into these awe-inspiring creatures' existence. Not all animals featured in Cuvier's studies were fortunate enough to survive till today; among them was the extinct Aurochs (Bos primigenius).