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Tawny-shouldered Frogmouth (Podargus humerals) illustrated (1880s) by Elizabeth Gould for John Gould’s Birds of Australia. Digitally enhanced.

The Princess of Wales Parakeet (Polytelis Alexandrae) illustration by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for Birds of Australia. Digitally enhanced

The largest bird of prey in Australia. Wing span 2.3 metres (7.55 feet) (Aquila audax) Vintage illustration by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841)

Vintage illustration c1849 of a male (bottom) and female (top), Gouldian finch, Erythrura gouldiae, (illustration by Marc Athanase 1804-1878). The Gouldian finch was once found right across northern Australia but it’s now thought there are fewer than 2500 left in the wild in 2022.

Australian Magpie Tasmania (Gymnorhina tibicen hypoleuca) illustration by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for Birds of Australia. Original description c 1837 Gymnorhina organicum Digitally enhanced by Karwilbe Designs.

Illustration of a Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo also known as a Funeral Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841). Digitally enhanced by Karwilbe Designs

Major Mitchell’s cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri) vintage illustration by Elizabeth Gould for Birds of Australia 1840. Digitally enhanced by Karwilbe Designs.

Laughing Kookaburra by Neville HP Cayley, 1892. Image has been digitally enhanced and cleaned. Original is in the public domain.

Illustration by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841). Image has been digitally enhanced to bring the colors back to near original.

Eastern Rosella from Natural History of Parrots (1801—1805) by Francois Levaillant. Image has been cleaned and colors revitalized.

Rose-hill parakeet vintage illustration by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s Birds of Australia. Design has been cleaned and colors revitalized.

Cacatua Eos (Rose-breasted Cockatoo) illustration by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia. Image has been digitally enhanced.