Drawing of a Mute Swan from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Southern Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a non-breeding Red-throated Loon from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Europe, the United States, Canada, Northeastern Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Attributed to Collins, Charles].
Drawing of a pair of Dovekies--also known as Little Auks--from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: Northeastern North America, Western Europe, and Northern Europe.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a non-breeding Horned Grebe--also known as a Slavonian Grebe--from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America and Europe].
Drawing of a Red-necked Grebe from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, Europe, and Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a Black-necked Grebe--also known as an Eared Grebe--from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Europe, Asia, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, and North America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a Great-crested Grebe with breeding plumage from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Europe, Asia, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Australia, and New Zealand].
Drawing of a Common Loon--also known as a Great Northern Loon--from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America and Europe. Attributed to Edwards, George, 1694-1773].
Drawing of a Common Loon--also known as a Great Northern Loon--from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America and Europe].
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790