Drawing of a Red-billed Parrot from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: the Neotropics: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a male Red-breasted Parakeet from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: India and Southeat Asia].

Drawing of an Abyssinian Roller from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Sub-Saharan Africa North of the Equator.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a pair of Red Avadavats from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: India, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia].

Drawing of an American BIttern from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of an American Kestrel from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America and South America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a pair of American Pipits from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: North America, East Asia, and uncommonly found across rest of Asia and Europe.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a Rough Legged Hawk from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, Europe, Russia, and Central and Northeast Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a Rough Legged Hawk from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, Europe, Russia, Central and Northeast Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a Rough Legged Hawk from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, Europe, Russia, and Central and Northeast Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.